The Golden Age of Animation

The Golden Age of Animation started in the U.S. right around 1928 with the advent of sound cartoon. Though the milestone of animation being synchronized with sound and dialogue appeared in My Old Kentucky Home, by Fleischer studios 1926. The invention of cell animation technique back in 1910, with much refining and innovation, led the industry into a whole new innovative era. During this period emerged many legendary cartoon characters like Mickey Muse, Betty Boop, Popeye, Donald Duck. The catalyst for this explosion of animation was Steam Boat Willy, an animated short by Walt Disney.

With these new characters rose a new standard in animation, and so did the competition for the head of the industry, so sound effects and music became a standard fare. Walt Disney pushed the technical boundaries of animation creating the first ever animated feature film Snow White ant the Seven Dwarfs in 1937, and with this, set one of the most important milestones in history of the animation.
The Golden Age of Animation came to an end in 1960's with  the decline of animation.