This is another of the many ''Silly Symphonies'', the shorts made by Walt Disney studios from 1929 to 1939 that had lots of music, different characters for each short, and not the usual Disney characters like Mickey Mouse, Goofy and Donald. While many of the black and white ones are forgettable and derivative, this one is among the best and more innovative for its time. The animation is great for a black and white toon, and I personally liked very much the shoots of the spider walking through the hallways of the Sphinx, the sequence of the dancing mummys was very cute, and the sequence of all the figures in the wall moving is very extraordinary! The soundtrack is very energetic, and all the characters - the spider (I have to admit it but I found him very cute), the mummys and the figures in the wall - are very likeable and endearing. All in all, a must see for everyone who calls himself a Disney shorts buff.
Review of Egyptian Melodies
