Top 26 Family Movies Releases from 1930

Mayhem and zaniness ensue when a valuable painting goes missing during a party in honor of famed African explorer Captain Spaulding. Learn about Animal Crackers / IMDB / YouTube

Two homeless vagabonds hide out in a vacant mansion and pose as the residents when prospective lessees arrive and try to rent it. More about Another Fine Mess / IMDB / YouTube

Laurel and Hardy's bid for a quiet evening of checkers and pool is constantly interrupted by their squabbling brats, little Ollie and little Stanley. Get info on Brats / IMDB / YouTube

Ollie can't find his hat, much to the amusement of his wife and maid. Then Ollie and Stan attempt to install a rooftop radio antenna. More about Hog Wild / IMDB / YouTube

In order to claim an inheritance, the boys present themselves at a creaky, bat-filled mansion on a stormy night. Info on The Laurel-Hardy Murder Case / IMDB / YouTube

In winter-time, the boys fail to earn any money by playing their musical instruments in a bad neighborhood but their luck seems to improve when they find a wallet full of money on the street. Find out about Below Zero / IMDB / YouTube

Stan and Ollie try to hide their pet dog Laughing Gravy from their exasperated, mean tempered landlord, who has a No Pets policy. Details on Laughing Gravy / IMDB / YouTube

An ambitious shoe salesman who unknowingly meets his boss's daughter and tells her he is a leather tycoon has to try to hide his true circumstances. Read about Feet First / IMDB / YouTube

Mickey Mouse escapes from prison. Find out about The Chain Gang / IMDB / YouTube

Mickey comes onstage to the applause of an unseen audience and plays various classical tunes on the violin, after some minor mishaps. During a sad song, he is overcome with emotion and has to stop. Look into Fiddling Around / IMDB / YouTube

Mickey and his ragtag crew of firefighters have to save a burning building and Minnie. Find out about The Fire Fighters / IMDB / YouTube

A gorilla has escaped; Mickey, panicked, calls Minnie, but she plays a song to show she is not afraid. That is, until the gorilla comes up behind her and grabs her. Mickey rushes right over to save her. Info on The Gorilla Mystery / IMDB / YouTube

Conductor Mickey Mouse and his animal friends put on a concert. See more about The Barnyard Concert / IMDB / YouTube

Mickey and Minnie are on a wagon train; they camp for the night, unaware that Indians have spotted them and are doing a war dance. The attack comes, and Minnie is captured. Learn about Pioneer Days / IMDB / YouTube

The kids mistake Miss Crabtree's brother for a potential boyfriend, and plot to discourage him. More about School's Out / IMDB / YouTube

Betty Boop (with dog's ears) is entertainer in a restaurant for dogs; a waiter joins the floor show to the neglect of patrons. Read about Dizzy Dishes / IMDB / YouTube

A spider sneaks in to a toy store and sees the toys come to life as he plays a tune on the toy piano and record player. Find out about Midnight in a Toy Shop / IMDB / YouTube

Another barn dance. Minnie plays piano; Mickey plays fiddle, then percussion, then harmonica. Mickey dances with the huge Patricia Pig. More about The Shindig / IMDB / YouTube

In the last of the Silly Symphonies season cycle, bears hibernate (or try to), raccoons sneeze, moose swim, and pretty much everyone ice skates. Everyone gathers around the groundhog to see what happens. See more about Winter / IMDB / YouTube

Bosko has a grand time on the farm, dancing with a cow, playing a horse's tail like a violin and getting drunk with three pigs. Explore The Booze Hangs High / IMDB / YouTube

While on a camping trip, the gang comes across poachers. More about Bear Shooters / IMDB / YouTube

Betty Boop (with dog's ears) can't sleep on a scary night, so she sings the title song and meets the gentleman in question... a surreal version of Bimbo. More about Mysterious Mose / IMDB / YouTube

Flip the Frog is the featured performer at an outdoor nightclub in the forest. His dancing and piano-playing please the crowd of critters. Explore Fiddlesticks / IMDB / YouTube

In this Dogville spoof of _Broadway Melody, The (1929)_, Mr. Cur, a Broadway producer, puts on a show and makes a play for the leading lady. Info on The Dogway Melody / IMDB / YouTube

Sailor Bimbo (as Barnacle Bill) jumps ship with his little black book and visits his lady friend, Betty Boop (with dog's ears). Details on Barnacle Bill / IMDB / YouTube

The classic Mark Twain tale of a young boy and his friends on the Mississippi River. Tom and his pals Huckleberry Finn and Joe Harper have numerous adventures, including running away to be pirates and, being believed drowned, attending their own funeral. The boys also witness a murder and Tom and his friend Becky Thatcher are pursued by the vengeful murderer. Details on Tom Sawyer / IMDB / YouTube