Bone Bandit

About Bone Bandit

"Bone Bandit" is an engaging animated short film released in 1948. The movie centres around the character Pluto, whose attempts to unearth a bone are constantly hampered. His trials and tribulations stem from an allergy to goldenrod and a gopher who has repurposed Pluto's desired bone as a support for his tunnel. The hilarious and warming struggle continues, resulting in the gopher also developing a goldenrod allergy by the end. It's a classic tale of conflict and comic unpredictability, underscored by a wealth and variety of animated antics.

Making / Production

The movie was produced by Walt Disney Productions, adding to its roster of widely-loved, family-friendly animated films. Walt Disney himself supervised the project, ensuring the highest quality in animation and storytelling. The movie was directed by Charles A. Nichols and produced by Walt Disney.

Actors

• Pinto Colvig as Pluto, Colvig successfully channels the persona of the fun-loving, occasionally frustrated, and wholly relentless canine.
• The gopher did not have any dialogue but was animated in such a way that his character resonated with audiences, supporting and creating a unique dynamic to the plot.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• This is one of the stand-alone Pluto cartoons, not featuring Mickey Mouse.
• Despite the allergy being a central plot, goldenrod is not usually a significant allergen for dogs or gophers.

Awards

While 'Bone Bandit' did not specifically win any awards, Pluto's delightful escapades have been acknowledged and honoured across various parts of the franchise's existence.

Quotes

• While there are no substantial spoken lines in the movie, the various comical sounds made by Pluto and the gopher convey a great deal of their conflict and eventual understanding.

Music, Soundtrack

• The music for Bone Bandit was provided by Oliver Wallace, whose melodious notes perfectly encapsulated the playful and light-hearted nature of the cartoon.