The Chain Gang
Synopsis
Mickey Mouse and several other characters are on a prison chain gang, guarded by Pegleg Pete. They break rocks for a while, then Mickey breaks out a harmonica and everyone starts making music and/or dancing. Soon there's a jail-break, and Mickey's on the run, tracked by bloodhounds (including his future pet, Pluto, in his first appearance). He falls off a cliff and right into a jail cell.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 6, 1930
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Burt Gillett
- Original Score
- Frank Churchill
- Original Title
- The Chain Gang
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 8m
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Burt Gillett
Frank Churchill
Walt Disney
Department Leadership Roster
Burt Gillett
Director
Walt Disney
Producer
Frank Churchill
Original Music Composer
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What is The Chain Gang about?
Mickey Mouse and several other characters are on a prison chain gang, guarded by Pegleg Pete. They break rocks for a while, then Mickey breaks out a harmonica and everyone starts making music and/or dancing. Soon there's a jail-break, and Mickey's on the run, tracked by bloodhounds (including his future pet, Pluto, in his first appearance). He falls off a cliff and right into a jail cell.
Who directed The Chain Gang?
The Chain Gang was directed by Burt Gillett.
Who stars in The Chain Gang?
The principal cast of The Chain Gang includes Walt Disney, Pinto Colvig.
When was The Chain Gang released and how long is it?
The Chain Gang was released in 1930 with a total runtime of 8m.
Who composed the musical score for The Chain Gang?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Chain Gang was composed by Frank Churchill.