Saturday, September 10, 2011

The Skeleton Dance

The Skeleton Dance was created in 1929, as the first of Disney's Silly Symphonies. The concept was bold at the time because the film featured no familiar characters, or even a story. It was simply a fusion of music and animation designed to evoke a mood.

In spite of its age, The Skeleton Dance remains an immensely popular and critically admired  cartoon. It is spookily atmospheric and kookily charming... although, those skeletons really should keep their bony hands off the long-suffering graveyard cats!
Posted by Little Gothic Horrors at 8:53 PM
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10 comments:

  1. Cullan HudsonSeptember 10, 2011 at 9:54 PM

    There's a classic for ya! I don't care how jaded and cynical you might be. You have to smile at this short film.

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  2. Vivienne MossSeptember 10, 2011 at 9:54 PM

    I have always loved this cartoon. I haven't seen it in ages. Thanks for the memories.

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  3. SheReads September 11, 2011 at 1:13 AM

    An oldie but a goodie! I love this one!

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  4. UnknownSeptember 11, 2011 at 4:32 AM

    Always love the older cartoons that had ghosts or ghosts in them so fun to watch

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  5. AndrewSeptember 11, 2011 at 5:55 AM

    Oh, this one is one of my favorites....
    I found it on a compilation DVD at the Dollar Store last year.

    Thanks for the reminder!

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  6. Lorelei BellSeptember 11, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    I do remember this when they used to have the show on Sunday night--I think--and around Halloween I'm sure is when they must have shown it.

    Of course, my favorite one too. I willhave to keep my eyes peeled for this in some $1 store and grab it!

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  7. Little Gothic HorrorsSeptember 11, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    Hi Cullan,

    I know! It's irresistible!!

    Hi Vivienne,

    I only just discovered this cartoon a few months ago and I'm so glad that I did!

    Hi Robin,

    Yes, it has definitely stood the test of time! I'll have to look out for the 'Marceline the Vampire Queen' cartoon that you recommended.

    Hi Slowdeath,

    The spooky cartoons are definitely the best!! Animation gives so much more freedom to create interesting effects, too.

    Hi Andrew,

    I've only been able to watch it on YouTube, but I'll have to see if I can find it on DVD.

    Hi Lorelei,

    I don't recall ever having seen 'The Skeleton Dance' on Australian television, unfortunately. I'm going to watch out for it on DVD, as well!

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  8. Real Queen of HorrorSeptember 17, 2011 at 5:53 AM

    I remember this cartoon! I'm sure it'll be coming on TV real soon, I'm looking forward to it.

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  9. Little Gothic HorrorsSeptember 17, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    Yes, I guess you guys will probably get to watch it on t.v. over the Halloween season. At least I can see it on YouTube. I just love it!

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