Walt Disney is often erroneously given credit for producing and releasing the first sound cartoon, Steamboat Willie (1928) starring Mickey Mouse. This is not true. It was Dave Fleischer and his brother Max Fleischer.
Brother of Max Fleischer and Lou Fleischer.
Dave Fleischer and his brother Max Fleischer both released and produced the first sound cartoons. The first released was Come Take a Trip in My Airship (1924). The first produced was My Old Kentucky Home (1926).
He joined ASCAP in 1959, and his popular-song compositions include "Did Anyone Call?", "Try Imagination", "Raggedy Ann" and "Calico Millionaire".
Uncle of Richard Fleischer and Ruth Fleischer.
Uncle of Richard Fleischer.
Uncle-in-law of Seymour Kneitel.