Mickey's Covered Wagon
Mickey's Covered Wagon

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Mickey's Covered Wagon

1933
Movie
18 min
English

Mickey and the gang go prospecting, but find themselves in a haunted house.

Insights

IMDb6.7/10
Director: Burt GillettGenres: Animation, Short, Comedy, Western

Plot Summary

In this classic animated short, Mickey Mouse and his companions are pioneers traveling west in a covered wagon. They encounter various obstacles and humorous situations as they journey across the frontier. The group faces challenges like navigating difficult terrain and dealing with a mischievous badger.

Critical Reception

As a short from the early days of animation, "Mickey's Covered Wagon" is primarily appreciated for its historical significance and the charm of early Disney characters. While not a film with extensive critical reviews in the modern sense, it's generally regarded as a solid entry in the Mickey Mouse canon of the 1930s, showcasing the developing animation techniques and characterizations of the time.

What Reviewers Say

  • Appreciated for its historical value in early animation.

  • Showcases the developing charm of Mickey Mouse and his contemporaries.

  • A lighthearted and entertaining short from the Golden Age of animation.

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Fun Fact

This short is notable for being one of the earliest appearances of Horace Horsecollar and Clara Cluck.

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