Walt Disney Studios Animated Shorts

Plane Crazy

Plane Crazy (1928) is inspired by Charles A. Lindbergh, the American pilot who completed the first non-stop, solo Transatlantic flight from New York to Paris on May 20-21 of 1927.

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Plane Crazy - How To Fly

Inspired by Lucky Lindy heroics, Mickey Mouse learns How to Fly.

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Plane Crazy - Lucky Lindy Cameo

After making his famed Transatlantic flight, Charles A. Lindbergh or Lucky Lindy, was a worldwide celebrity who pitched wares, made speaking engagements and appeared in cartoon shorts.

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Plane Crazy - Looking Like Lucky Lindy

Mickey Mouse tries to emulate his hero, Lucky Lindy, by mussing his hair like Lindbergh's.

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Plane Crazy - Clarabelle the Cow

An non-anthropomorphic Clarabelle the Cow, makes her first appearnce in Walt Disney's Plane Crazy (1928).

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Plane Crazy - Mickey's Ears

After going plane crazy, Mickey loses control of the plane and his ears.

Plane Crazy - Stealing A Kiss

Early Mickey Mouse was a bit rougish. In Plane Crazy (1928), Mickey tries to steal a few kisses from Minnie Mouse.

Plane Crazy - Mickey Slapped by Minnie

After mistreating Minnie and trying to steal a kiss, young and impetuous Mickey receives a firm slap on the cheek.