On Ice

About "On Ice"

"On Ice", is a delightful Disney film released in 1935 featuring lovable cartoon characters like Mickey, Minnie, Donald Duck, and Pluto. Unlike traditional films, it doesn’t follow a particular storyline, but instead, it provides a series of humorous ice-related incidents featuring these characters.

The story is set on a frozen river where all the characters are engaged in ice-skating. Mickey and Minnie are seen gliding romantically on ice while, in contrast, Donald plays pranks on Pluto, which adds to the film's humor. However, Donald soon finds himself in a sticky situation with a kite, and it's up to the ever-dependable Mickey to rescue him.

Making / Production

"On Ice" is a film by Walt Disney Productions, directed by Ben Sharpsteen. It features the classical animation style and storyline development characteristic of the Disney studios in the 1930's. This short film showcases the brilliant creativity and innovation of the early Disney team.

Actors

• Walt Disney: As the voice of Mickey Mouse, Disney's performance exudes charm and youthful energy.
• Marcellite Garner: Garner lends her voice to Minnie Mouse, effectively bringing out the playful and innocent personality of the character.
• Clarence Nash: Nash excels in the role of Donald Duck, perfectly capturing the character's mischievousness.
• Pinto Colvig: Colvig accurately portrays the loveable, sometimes clumsy, pet, Pluto.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• "On Ice" was one of the first films in which all of the 'Fab Five' members of Disney - Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Goofy, and Pluto - appeared together.
• The frozen river setting was uncommon for cartoons of the time, making "On Ice" unique in its background.
• This short film is part of a series of Disney films released in the mid-1930s, popularly known as the 'Mickey Mouse Color Classics.'

Awards

"On Ice" has not received any specific awards. However, it is still highly regarded as a classic in Disney's extensive cartoon library.

Quotes

• Donald Duck: "Oh, boy! Oh, boy! Oh, boy!"
• Mickey Mouse: "Heigh-ho! Beautiful day, huh, Minnie?"

Music, Soundtrack

• "The World Owes Me a Living" - A beloved song from the Disney archives used in the film.
• Brisk and charming background score that intensifies the joy of ice-skating.