The Karnival Kid
Jul 30 1929
•0h 8m
•Animation, Comedy
Mickey Mouse is working as a hot dog vendor at a carnival when he meets and quickly falls for Minnie the "Shimmy Dancer". That night, Mickey and a pair of alley cats serenade her by performing the song "Sweet Adeline", much to the dismay of Kat Nipp, who is trying to sleep. The short marks Mickey's first speaking appearance.
Cast
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Walt Disney
Minnie Mouse / Kat Nipp (voice) (uncredited)
Carl W. Stalling
Alley Cats (voice) (uncredited)
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