Mickey’s Rival (1936): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch
Mickey’s Rival is a 1936 short animated comedy directed by Wilfred Jackson, starring Walt Disney as Mickey Mouse (voice) (uncredited), Sonny Dawson and Marcellite Garner. It runs 8 minutes. Stream it on Disney Plus.
- Released
- Runtime
- 8 min
- Director
- Wilfred Jackson
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Walt Disney Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Mickey’s Rival About?
The premise of Mickey’s Rival without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Mortimer Mouse, a rival for Minnie’s affection, drops by Mickey and Minnie’s picnic. His practical jokes and flirtatious advances irritate Mickey, and even the car shows distress. When Mortimer provokes a nearby bull, the animal bolts, but the car rescues them after Mickey becomes tangled in a red blanket. The chaotic chase adds comic flair.
Mickey’s Rival Themes & Keywords
· 13 tags- 1930s
- mortimer mouse character
- minnie mouse character
- mickey mouse character
- picnic
- mouse
- practical joke
- cartoon mouse
- anthropomorphism
- anthropomorphic animal
- male female relationship
- bullfighting
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- character name in title
Where to Watch Mickey’s Rival
Stream it on Disney Plus. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Mickey’s Rival Cast & Characters
Walt Disney leads the cast as Mickey Mouse (voice) (uncredited), with Sonny Dawson as Mortimer Mouse (voice) (uncredited) and Marcellite Garner as Minnie Mouse (voice) (uncredited). Directed by Wilfred Jackson.
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Director Wilfred Jackson
- Walt Disney as Mickey Mouse (voice) (uncredited)
- Sonny Dawson as Mortimer Mouse (voice) (uncredited)
- Marcellite Garner as Minnie Mouse (voice) (uncredited)
Mickey’s Rival Plot Summary
What happens in Mickey’s Rival from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Mickey Mouse, voiced by Walt Disney, stands by his car and gets ready for a sunny picnic with Minnie Mouse, voiced by Marcellite Garner. A rival named Mortimer Mouse, Sonny Dawson, rolls up in a sleek sport car and spots his old flame Minnie, prompting a tense clash of pride and humor.
Full summary
The whole story of Mickey’s Rival, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Mickey’s Rival?
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 voices Mickey Mouse in the short?
Mickey’s Rival Also Known As
17 alternative titles, including “El rival de Mickey” and “Un Rivale per Topolino”.
- Also known as
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- El rival de Mickey
- Un Rivale per Topolino
- Il rivale di Topolino
- Musse Piggs rival
- Le Rival de Mickey
- Mickys Konkurrent
- Микки Маус: Соперник Микки
- O Rival do Mickey
- היריב של מיקי
- Rywal Mikiego
- Mikin kilpakosija
- Ο Αντίπαλος του Μίκυ
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- ミッキーのライバル大騒動
- 米老鼠的情敌
- 米奇的情敵
- คู่แข่งของมิคกี้
- Mickey'nin Rakibi
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Mickey’s Rival FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of Mickey’s Rival, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Mickey’s Rival?
Mickey’s Rival runs 8 minutes.
When was Mickey’s Rival released?
Mickey’s Rival was released on June 20, 1936.
Who directed Mickey’s Rival?
Mickey’s Rival was directed by Wilfred Jackson.
More films by Wilfred Jackson Who is in the cast of Mickey’s Rival?
Mickey’s Rival stars Walt Disney as Mickey Mouse (voice) (uncredited), Sonny Dawson as Mortimer Mouse (voice) (uncredited) and Marcellite Garner as Minnie Mouse (voice) (uncredited).
Where can I watch Mickey’s Rival?
In the US, Mickey’s Rival is streaming on Disney Plus (availability from JustWatch).
Does Mickey’s Rival have a post-credit scene?
No. Mickey’s Rival has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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