The Skeleton Dance (1929): cast, story & where to watch
1929 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1929, The Skeleton Dance is a comedy, family, horror and animation film directed by Walt Disney, running about 5 minutes. “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” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. The Skeleton Dance stars Walt Disney as Dog (voice) and Carl W. Stalling as Alley Cats (voice).
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, The Skeleton Dance has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Skeleton Dance page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Skeleton Dance tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Skeleton Dance (1929)?
- In US, The Skeleton Dance is available to stream on Disney Plus. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Skeleton Dance worth watching?
- The Skeleton Dance holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, family, horror and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Skeleton Dance?
- The Skeleton Dance stars Walt Disney and Carl W. Stalling.
- When was The Skeleton Dance released?
- The Skeleton Dance was released in 1929, with a runtime of about 5 minutes.