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Remade as
Skeleton Frolics (1937)
Ub Iwerks unofficially remade the 1929 film he had created for Disney.
Ub Iwerks unofficially remade the 1929 film he had created for Disney.
Edited into
Haunted House (1929)
Much of the animation of the skeletons dancing in Skeleton dance was reused in this short.
Much of the animation of the skeletons dancing in Skeleton dance was reused in this short.
Referenced in
Minnie the Moocher (1932)
The skeletons dance in the cave.
The skeletons dance in the cave.
Forbidden Zone (1982)
One specific camera shot (through the skeleton's mouth) is clearly spoofed in Danny Elfman's dance number in Forbidden Zone. Elfman is a huge fan of 30's cartoons, and has spoofed Skeleton Dance (and related cartoon shorts) quite often.
One specific camera shot (through the skeleton's mouth) is clearly spoofed in Danny Elfman's dance number in Forbidden Zone. Elfman is a huge fan of 30's cartoons, and has spoofed Skeleton Dance (and related cartoon shorts) quite often.
Cool World (1992)
Corpse Bride (2005)
The dancing skeletons in Corpse Bride borrow routines from the Disney classic
The dancing skeletons in Corpse Bride borrow routines from the Disney classic
Featured in
Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color: An Adventure in Color/Mathmagic Land (1961)
Excerpted to explain the history from black and white to color
Excerpted to explain the history from black and white to color
The Walt Disney Story (1973)
DTV: Pop & Rock (1984)
Footage is combined with rock 'n' roll music.
Footage is combined with rock 'n' roll music.
The Walt Disney Comedy and Magic Revue (1985)
An excerpt is shown
An excerpt is shown
DTV Monster Hits (1987)
Scenes from this short are shown with Rock and Roll music
Scenes from this short are shown with Rock and Roll music
It All Started with a Mouse: The Disney Story (1989)
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clips
Look Who's Talking (1989)
Ink & Paint Club: Disney Firsts (1997)
fifth cartoon shown
fifth cartoon shown
Ink & Paint Club: Oooh! Scary! (1998)
fourth cartoon shown
fourth cartoon shown
The Fantasia Legacy: The Concert Feature (2000)
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clips
Songs of the Silly Symphonies (2001)
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clips
Studio Tour (2002)
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clips
Silly Symphonies Rediscovered (2006)
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clips
Ghost Rider (2007)
Johnny is watching it in his apartment.
Johnny is watching it in his apartment.
The Making of 'Pinocchio': No Strings Attached (2009)
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clips
Dali & Disney: A Date with Destino (2010)
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clip shown
Hewy's Animated Movie Reviews: The Top 13 Scariest Animated Monsters (2011)
Clips shown during the first countdown number transition scenes
Clips shown during the first countdown number transition scenes
Spoofed in
The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy: Billy Ocean/Hill Billy (2006)
In "Hill Billy", during the black-and-white cartoon parody scene, Grim is forced to do this dance with a few other skeletons in his likeness
In "Hill Billy", during the black-and-white cartoon parody scene, Grim is forced to do this dance with a few other skeletons in his likeness
