Trader Mickey

Trader Mickey

August 20, 1932 Theatrical Series Mickey Mouse

Studio
Walt Disney Studios
Distributor
United Artists Pictures

Synopsis

While taking a shipload of musical instruments along the African coast, Mickey and Pluto are captured by a chief and his tribe of cannibals. Mickey ends up in a stew, with Pluto as an appetizer. The savages plan to eat them until Mickey trades the instruments for their freedom. A whole lot of music bursts forth, with the natives playing jazz and dancing on skulls. Mickey saves himself by joining in, even holding a stick with a skull atop it.

Characters

Mickey Mouse, Pluto, Chief, Cannibals

Credits

Directing

Director
David Hand

Producing

Producer
Walt Disney

Voices

Voice
Walt Disney (Mickey)

Music

Music
Bert Lewis (uncredited)

Production notes

This Mickey short is considered controversial because of its stereotyping of Africans. With that in mind, Walt Disney Studios withdrew it from television and video release.

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