Movie: The Skeleton Dance

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Walt Disney
Walt Disney

Dog (voice)

Carl W. Stalling
Carl W. Stalling

Alley Cats (voice)

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    The clock strikes midnight, the bats fly from the belfry, a dog howls at the full moon, and two black cats fight in the cemetery: a perfect time for four skeletons to come out and dance a bit.

  • Release Date

    1929-08-29

  • Average

    7.371

  • Rating:

    3.7 starts
  • Tagline

    The greatest talking picture novelty ever screened! -- A laugh riot from start to finish! A comically clever cartoon classic with music, sound, and original effects

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