How've You Bean?
How've You Bean?

Movie spotlight

How've You Bean?

1933
Movie
21 min
English

Roscoe gets into a lot of wacky troubles, some involving a misplaced box of Mexican Jumping Beans.

Insights

IMDb6.5/10
Director: Jack KingGenres: Animation, Short, Comedy

Plot Summary

In this vintage cartoon, Mickey Mouse is tending to his garden when he encounters Pluto, who is being mischievous. Pluto's antics lead to a series of comical mishaps as he attempts to "help" Mickey with his gardening chores, resulting in a chaotic and funny outcome.

Critical Reception

As a short from the Golden Age of American animation, 'How've You Bean?' was generally well-received for its humor and character interactions, typical of the era's popular cartoons. It contributed to the growing popularity of Disney's early characters.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its simple yet effective slapstick humor.

  • Appreciated for the charming interactions between Mickey and Pluto.

  • Seen as a representative example of early Disney cartoon style.

Google audience: Audience reception for this short is primarily nostalgic, with viewers enjoying the classic animation and lighthearted comedy that defined early Disney shorts.

Fun Fact

This short is notable for featuring some of Pluto's earliest established personality traits, including his clumsiness and love for chasing things, which would become staples of the character.

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