The Skeleton Dance
“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”
Synopsis
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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 29, 1929
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Walt Disney
- Screenplay & Story
- Carl W. Stalling
- Original Score
- Carl W. Stalling
- Original Title
- The Skeleton Dance
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 5m
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Walt Disney
Carl W. Stalling
Carl W. Stalling
Walt Disney
Department Leadership Roster
Walt Disney
Director
Walt Disney
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Skeleton Dance
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What is The Skeleton Dance about?
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.
Who directed The Skeleton Dance?
The Skeleton Dance was directed by Walt Disney.
Who stars in The Skeleton Dance?
The principal cast of The Skeleton Dance includes Walt Disney, Carl W. Stalling.
When was The Skeleton Dance released and how long is it?
The Skeleton Dance was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 5m.
Who composed the musical score for The Skeleton Dance?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Skeleton Dance was composed by Carl W. Stalling.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Skeleton Dance?
The Skeleton Dance holds official age classifications: FR: TP; US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).