bfeldsch This is a very touching cartoon and it was made during the depths of the Depression. The ending scene saves the cartoon but still leaves you with a tear in your eye.

Horst in Translation ([email protected]) "Mickey's Good Deed" is a 7.5-minute cartoon from 1932, so this one has its 85th anniversary this year already and it is one of the uncountable directorial efforts by Burt Gillett with Pinto Colvig and Walt Disney in charge of the voice acting and this is actually from the year when Disney won his first Oscar. It is a black-and-white cartoon still, but that is really the only thing keeping it away from the greatness of the Golden Age of Animation. This film really succeeded in his own right and it is an amazing watch for the holidays especially. Its greatest success is the emotional impact really, be it the difference between the rich and poor people's home, Mickey's sacrifice, the way he sits next to the snow Pluto near the end or the touching reunion. There is so much heart in this one here. Sure you can find flaws if you look closely enough for them like how nobody recognizes Santa Mouse despite all the noise he's making, but don't be a Grinch! The music was pretty wonderful too. Without a doubt, this is among the very best 1932 has to offer and I am not just talking about cartoons, but about all films here. I highly recommend the watch.

MartinHafer When this Mickey Mouse cartoon began, I was absolutely blown away by the backgrounds and the animation. The snow scene was positively gorgeous, even if it was in black & white. The care and detail given to this was quite impressive. As for the story, it's a bit thick and schmaltzy. Depending on your tolerance for such stuff will strongly impact your enjoyment of "Mickey's Good Deed".The short begins with Mickey and Pluto out in the snow serenading folks in order to earn some money for Christmas. But, Mickey's musical instrument gets broken and they both are starving. Mickey also knows of a woman with 10 kids who must do without this Christmas. So, in desperation, Mickey sells Pluto(!!) to a rich guy whose brat wants Pluto. The Christmas is a success for the family but Mickey is heartbroken. Eventually, though, the brat tires of Pluto and he runs away--right into the arms of Mickey.Hmmm...now that I type this out, it really DOES sound really syrupy. Still, it's quite entertaining and well made.

Mightyzebra For many, this will be an unhappy short, as it has "cruel" slapstick and Mickey Mouse and Pluto are often sad. Other people will find it funny because they will like slapstick. Some people will love it because it is beautiful and emotional.In this Mickey is trying to earn money at Christmastime with some music, with Pluto as (probably) his only companion. Meanwhile, a spoilt and horrible toddler spots Pluto out the window and declares, "I WANT DOGGY!" Later (when poor Mickey's instrument is broken) he sees a poor family with no Christmas merriment and Mickey is determined to do something...This short is emotional, beautiful, sad, well-animated, well-plotted and exciting in places. Good for any Mickey Mouse fan and good for people who are not too upset by sad and emotional things. If you are particularly a despiser of upsetting slapstick (especially with the lovely Mickey Mouse), this is not the thing for you. Otherwise, you will (almost definitely) enjoy the lovely "Mickey's Good Deed" for this coming Christmas day!