Mickey’s Orphans (1931): Cast & Plot
Mickey’s Orphans is a 1931 short animated comedy directed by Burt Gillett, starring Walt Disney as Mickey Mouse (voice) (uncredited), Pinto Colvig and Marcellite Garner. It runs 7 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 7 min
- Director
- Burt Gillett
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Walt Disney Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Mickey’s Orphans About?
The premise of Mickey’s Orphans without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
At Christmas time, Mickey Mouse, Minnie and Pluto are beset by an enormous litter of bratty orphan cats.
Mickey’s Orphans Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- 1930s
- orphan
- pluto the dog character
- mickey mouse character
- minnie mouse character
- birdcage
- doorbell
- mischief
- mouse
- cat
- basket
- band
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- toy fire engine
- saw
- marching
- christmas
- dog
- whispering in someone's ear
- vase
- talking mouse
- talking cat
- talking animal
- stuffed deer head
- sticking out one's tongue
- snoring
- sleigh
- shot in the butt
- parrot
- mounted animal head
- handsaw
- funnel
- fireplace
- destruction
- corset
- clock
- christmas present
- christmas ornament
- chandelier
- cannon
- broken vase
- breaking a plate
- breaking a dish
- brat
- biting someone
- biting finger
- bird
- bed
- bandleader
- whispering
- trashed house
Mickey’s Orphans Cast & Characters
Walt Disney leads the cast as Mickey Mouse (voice) (uncredited), with Pinto Colvig as Pluto (voice) (uncredited) and Marcellite Garner as Minnie Mouse (voice) (uncredited). Directed by Burt Gillett.
- Director Burt Gillett
- Walt Disney as Mickey Mouse (voice) (uncredited)
- Pinto Colvig as Pluto (voice) (uncredited)
- Marcellite Garner as Minnie Mouse (voice) (uncredited)
More from Burt Gillett
More films directed by Burt Gillett: Mickey’s House of Villains, Silly Superstition, The Winning Ticket and Brave Little Tailor.
Mickey’s Orphans Plot Summary
What happens in Mickey’s Orphans from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
A hooded figure walks past a church on a snowy night carrying a covered basket. The Christmas carol Silent Night echoes from the church, signaling the season. The visitor peers into the warm glow of Mickey Mouse’s home, where Minnie Mouse sits at an organ, playing Silent Night, while Pluto naps contentedly by the fire. The stranger sets the basket on the doorstep, rings the bell, and slips away into the quiet night.
Full summary
The whole story of Mickey’s Orphans, scene by scene
Mickey’s Orphans Also Known As
9 alternative titles, including “Los huérfanos de Mickey” and “Micky's Waisen”.
- Also known as
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- Los huérfanos de Mickey
- Micky's Waisen
- Les Orphelins de Mickey
- Сираците на Мики
- Mickey Mouse: Los huérfanos de Mickey
- Gli orfani di Topolino
- 米奇的孤儿们
- Микки Маус и сироты
- 米奇的孤兒們
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Movies Like Mickey’s Orphans
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Orphans’ Benefit, Mickey’s Pal Pluto and Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmas.
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Orphans’ Benefit 1941 -
Mickey’s Pal Pluto 1933 -
Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmas 1999 -
Mickey Plays Papa 1934 -
Mickey’s Good Deed 1932 -
Mickey Cuts Up 1931 -
Mickey’s Nightmare 1932 -
Mickey’s Mellerdrammer 1933 -
Mickey Steps Out 1931 -
Orphan’s Picnic 1936 -
Mickey’s Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse 2001 -
Mickey’s Grand Opera 1936
Mickey’s Orphans FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Mickey’s Orphans, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Mickey’s Orphans?
Mickey’s Orphans runs 7 minutes.
When was Mickey’s Orphans released?
Mickey’s Orphans was released on December 9, 1931.
Who directed Mickey’s Orphans?
Mickey’s Orphans was directed by Burt Gillett.
More films by Burt Gillett Who is in the cast of Mickey’s Orphans?
Mickey’s Orphans stars Walt Disney as Mickey Mouse (voice) (uncredited), Pinto Colvig as Pluto (voice) (uncredited) and Marcellite Garner as Minnie Mouse (voice) (uncredited).
Does Mickey’s Orphans have a post-credit scene?
No. Mickey’s Orphans has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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