
Movie spotlight
Nertsery Rhymes
Three boys play are told some "bedtime stories" by their parents.
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Plot Summary
This animated short follows Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse as they tend to a nursery filled with rambunctious baby animals. They face the chaotic challenges of feeding, bathing, and putting the energetic youngsters to bed, with a bit of help from Goofy.
Critical Reception
As an early Disney Silly Symphony, 'Nertsery Rhymes' is generally viewed as a charming, if somewhat simple, piece of animation. It showcases the developing characterizations of Mickey and Minnie and the whimsical, often chaotic, nature of the studio's early shorts.
What Reviewers Say
Delightful animation for its era.
A cute, albeit typical, portrayal of nursery chaos.
Showcases early Disney charm and character interactions.
Google audience: Audience reviews for this early short are scarce, but generally appreciate the nostalgic value and the innocent humor provided by Mickey and Minnie's efforts to manage the nursery.
Fun Fact
This short is notable for featuring one of the earliest appearances of Pluto, although he is not explicitly named in the film and is depicted with a slightly different design than his later iterations.
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