Pluto's Purchase (1948)

About Pluto's Purchase

"Pluto's Purchase" is a delightful animated short film released by Walt Disney Productions in 1948. The story revolves around Pluto, Mickey Mouse's loyal dog. Mickey, sends his faithful friend, Pluto, on an errand to purchase a leg of ham. The situation takes a humorous turn when Butch the bulldog attempts to steal the ham, leading to a series of comical and sometimes chaotic events.

Making / Production

The director of Pluto's Purchase is Charles Nichols, a famous American animator who worked on numerous Disney films. Animation for the film was done under the expert hands of experienced animators like Marvin Woodward, George Nicholas, and Norman Tate. The film is produced by Walt Disney himself.

Actors

• Pinto Colvig: Voiced the iconic character Pluto. Known for his versatility, Colvig did an excellent job expressing Pluto's emotions throughout the film.
• Billy Bletcher: Lend his voice to the character of Butch the bulldog, presenting a charismatic yet intimidating character.
• Jimmy MacDonald: Voiced Mickey Mouse, maintaining the character's unique and lovable charm.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film was released on July 9, 1948, and it is the 17th film in the "Mickey and the Gang" Classic Stories collection.
• Pluto's Purchase was directed by Charles Nichols, who also directed many famous shorts for Walt Disney such as "The Simple Things" and "The Flying Squirrel".
• This was one of the very few films where Mickey takes on a supporting role while Pluto is the lead protagonist.

Quotes

• "What a sweet, cute little puppy. Aren't you ashamed of yourself, Butch?" - Mickey Mouse
• "Grrr...!" - Pluto's angry yet adorable growl.

Music, Soundtrack

Oliver Wallace, the celebrated Walt Disney Studios composer, was the talented mind behind the music of Pluto's Purchase. The soundtracks are composed to complement the animated sequences, adding depth and resonance to the storytelling.