Donald and Pluto
| Donald and Pluto | |
|---|---|
| Mickey Mouse series | |
| Directed by | Ben Sharpsteen |
| Produced by | Walt Disney |
| Voices by | Clarence Nash |
| Animation by |
Al Eugster Shamus Culhane Fred Spencer Bill Roberts |
| Distributed by | United Artists |
| Release date(s) | September 12, 1936 |
| Color process | Technicolor |
| Language | English |
Donald and Pluto (1936) is the first Disney cartoon in which the characters Donald Duck and Pluto star together. Although the official headliner for this cartoon is Mickey Mouse, only Donald and Pluto appear in it. This is the first time since his debut in The Wise Little Hen that Donald Duck appears in a cartoon without Mickey Mouse. This cartoon also showcases the new design for Donald Duck, which includes a slimmer body, shorter neck, rounder feet, and a shorter bill.
Plot
Donald is a plumber fixing pipes in the basement of a house, while Pluto happens to also be there trying to enjoy a juicy bone lunch. Although no house owner is ever revealed, it can be assumed that perhaps the pair are at Mickey's home. The cartoon revolves around a running magnet gag which causes mischief and mayhem for Pluto and Donald. In the end, Pluto enjoys his meal once again and Donald gets in a tangle.
DVD Release
Donald and Pluto is available on The Chronological Donald, Volume 1 in the Walt Disney Treasures series along with many other early Donald short films