The Mouse That Built an Empire - November 18, 1928

from The Daily History Chronicle · host Richard G Backus

The Mouse That Built an Empire: Mickey Mouse's debut in "Steamboat Willie" revolutionized animation with synchronized sound and launched an entertainment empire while raising questions about creativity, ownership, and culture that remain urgent today.

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