Mickey's Rival

About Mickey's Rival

"Mickey's Rival" is a classic short film released by Disney Studios on June 20, 1936. In this film, Mickey Mouse's competitive spirit is ignited when his girlfriend, Minnie, gets a new admirer, Mortimer Mouse. Mortimer is everything Mickey isn’t - tall, stylish, and suave. During a picnic, Mickey tries different ways to outperform Mortimer, but his efforts backfire, making Mortimer look even better. The film ends with Mickey and Minnie reunited after a dangerous encounter with a bull.

Making / Production

The movie was produced by Walt Disney himself, directed by Wilfred Jackson, and animated by future Disney legends including Fred Moore and Les Clark. The backgrounds were created by Mique Nelson and the film's story was written by Carl Barks and Jack Kinney.

Actors

• Walt Disney: The man himself voiced the character of Mickey Mouse, giving a convincing and heartfelt performance.
• Marcellite Garner: Voiced Minnie Mouse, perfectly encapsulating the charm and sweetness of her character.
• Sonny Dawson: Voiced the arrogant and sneaky Mortimer Mouse, proving to be a worthy antagonist for Mickey.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• This was the first appearance of Mortimer Mouse, a character who was brought back in later Disney productions as a recurring rival for Mickey.
• "Mickey's Rival" was later remade as a Mickey Mouse Works cartoon, "Mickey's Rival Returns", in 2000.

Quotes

• "Yoo-hoo, Mickey!" - Minnie
• "Why, that guy thinks he's Romeo or somethin'." - Mickey
• "So I cashed in some of my securities." - Mortimer

Music, Soundtrack

• The film boasts a lively score composed by Leigh Harline, a prominent member of Disney’s music team. Specific tracks include "Minnie's Yoo Hoo" and "The World Owes Me a Living".