Goofy and Wilbur
Goofy and Wilbur

Movie spotlight

Goofy and Wilbur

1939
Movie
8 min
English

Goofy goes fishing with his best friend, Wilbur, a grasshopper.

Insights

IMDb6.7/10
Director: David HandGenres: Animation, Short, Comedy, Family

Plot Summary

Goofy, a country bumpkin, goes fishing with his pet dragonfly, Wilbur. Goofy struggles to catch any fish, while Wilbur, much to Goofy's surprise, begins to catch them with ease. Goofy becomes increasingly frustrated and bewildered as Wilbur outfishes him, leading to comical and chaotic attempts by Goofy to understand Wilbur's success.

Critical Reception

As a short animated film from Walt Disney Productions, 'Goofy and Wilbur' was generally well-received for its humor and animation quality typical of the era. It's considered a classic Goofy short that showcases the character's unique brand of slapstick comedy and his interactions with unexpected situations.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its charming animation and Goofy's signature comedic antics.

  • The unique premise of a dragonfly out-fishing a human provides for memorable and humorous moments.

  • A delightful short that exemplifies the lighthearted entertainment of early Disney animation.

Google audience: While specific Google user reviews for this short from 1939 are not available, audiences generally appreciate classic Disney shorts for their timeless humor and animation.

Fun Fact

This short marks one of the earliest appearances of Goofy's pet dragonfly, Wilbur, who plays a significant role in the narrative by out-fishing Goofy himself.

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CinemaSerf

A "No fishin" sign isn't going to stop "Goofy" and his grasshopper pal "Wilbur" from trying to catch some fish! The latter critter is the bait to lure the fish to their doom and at first, things seem to be going to plan - but for how long b...