Hawaiian Holiday (1937): Cast & Plot
Hawaiian Holiday is a 1937 short animated comedy directed by Ben Sharpsteen, starring Pinto Colvig as Goofy (voice) (uncredited), Walt Disney and Clarence Nash. It runs 8 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 8 min
- Director
- Ben Sharpsteen
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Walt Disney Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Hawaiian Holiday About?
The premise of Hawaiian Holiday without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Mickey, Donald, Goofy and Pluto travel to Hawaii, where they sample the islands’ delights. Donald attempts hula dancing, while Pluto romps along the sandy shore. Goofy picks up surfing, and Mickey joins in the fun, enjoying the music, dance and tropical scenery.
Hawaiian Holiday Themes & Keywords
· 36 tags- 1930s
- hawaii
- ukulele
- half dressed cartoon animal
- barefoot cartoon animal
- goofy the dog character
- pluto the dog character
- donald duck character
- mickey mouse character
- minnie mouse character
- two word title
- territory of hawaii
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- polynesia
- oceania
- crab
- vacation
- surfing
- grass skirt
- starfish
- one reeler
- head in sand
- surfboard
- smoke from mouth
- lei
- iris shot
- guitar
- straw hut
- burned on the butt
- buried in sand
- anthropomorphic water
- mouse
- duck
- dog
- anthropomorphic animal
- anthropomorphism
- hula dance
Hawaiian Holiday Cast & Characters
Pinto Colvig leads the cast as Goofy (voice) (uncredited), with Walt Disney as Mickey Mouse (voice) (uncredited) and Clarence Nash as Donald Duck (voice) (uncredited). Directed by Ben Sharpsteen; 4 actors are credited in all.
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Director Ben Sharpsteen
- Pinto Colvig as Goofy (voice) (uncredited)
- Walt Disney as Mickey Mouse (voice) (uncredited)
- Clarence Nash as Donald Duck (voice) (uncredited)
- Marcellite Garner as Minnie Mouse (voice) (uncredited)
Hawaiian Holiday Plot Summary
What happens in Hawaiian Holiday from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
On a sun-kissed Hawaiian holiday, Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck and Goofy, along with their loyal Pluto, drift into a laid-back island vibe filled with music, laughter, and the rhythm of the sea. The group settles into vacation mode as the trio of singers and players bring the shore to life: Minnie sways in a grass skirt, Mickey plucks a slide guitar with a mellow confidence, Donald strums a cheerful ukulele, and Pluto dashes after every incoming curl with his usual wide-eyed enthusiasm. The scene is playful and bright, a snapshot of friends reveling in carefree days by the sparkling water.
Full summary
The whole story of Hawaiian Holiday, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Hawaiian Holiday?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which character attempts to ride a wave for the first time and ends up buried in the sand with his head down?
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Hawaiian Holiday FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Hawaiian Holiday, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Hawaiian Holiday?
Hawaiian Holiday runs 8 minutes.
When was Hawaiian Holiday released?
Hawaiian Holiday was released on September 24, 1937.
Who directed Hawaiian Holiday?
Hawaiian Holiday was directed by Ben Sharpsteen.
More films by Ben Sharpsteen Who is in the cast of Hawaiian Holiday?
Hawaiian Holiday stars Pinto Colvig as Goofy (voice) (uncredited), Walt Disney as Mickey Mouse (voice) (uncredited) and Clarence Nash as Donald Duck (voice) (uncredited), among 4 credited actors.
Does Hawaiian Holiday have a post-credit scene?
No. Hawaiian Holiday has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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