Mickey's Kangaroo

About Mickey's Kangaroo

"Mickey's Kangaroo" is a classic Disney short film, released in 1935. The movie revolves around a kangaroo named Hoppy, who lands in Mickey Mouse's life unexpectedly when a circus-owned life crate goes misplaced and unintentionally ends up at Mickey's home. The kangaroo's antics and chaotic energy provide comic relief throughout their scenes together, including a hilarious bout of boxing with Mickey.

Making / Production

The 1935 black-and-white classic was directed by David Hand and produced by Walt Disney himself. It was produced and released by United Artists, the distribution company affiliated with Disney at the time. All animation work occurred in Disney's original Hyperion studio in Los Angeles, California.

Actors

• Walt Disney: The man himself was the voice of Mickey Mouse in "Mickey's Kangaroo". His unique and recognizable voice truly brought the character of Mickey to life.
• Marcellite Garner: The voice behind Minnie Mouse, Marcellite Garner used her voice to portray the caring and loving character we know Minnie to be.
• Pinto Colvig: As the voice of Pluto, the much-loved dog, Pinto Colvig brought a sense of enthusiasm and energy perfect for Pluto's character.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• This was the last black-and-white movie produced by Walt Disney featuring Mickey Mouse.
• The movie didn't gain wide recognition until it was colorized and re-released in the 1960s.
• The short film was inspired by the boxing kangaroo trope made popular in the 1930s.

Awards

No awards were won by this short film.

Quotes

• "Gosh, he's got lots of pep, Minnie, let's call him Hoppy!" - Mickey Mouse
• "Oh, Mickey, he's such a playful little thing!" - Minnie Mouse

Music, Soundtrack

• The recognizable Mickey Mouse theme "Minnie's Yoo Hoo" accompanied the opening credits.
• Background music across scenes was largely composed of cheery, up-tempo stunt music, highlighting the chaotic humor of Hoppy's hijinks.