The Birthday Party
Originally released in 1931. The Birthday Party is a animation film. directed by Burt Gillett. At just 7 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Walt Disney and Marcellite Garner
Synopsis
Mickey's friends throw him a surprise birthday party at Minnie's house. The chef brings out the cake (with 2 candles); Mickey manages to blow all the cake onto the chef's face, while the candles stay lit. He unwraps his present: a miniature piano. He plays a duet of I Can't Give You Anything But Love, Baby with Minnie, followed by an instrumental version of The Darktown Strutter's Ball, which everyone dances to (including Mickey and Minnie, while the piano stools keep playing). Mickey then plays There's No Place Like Home on the xylophone, then accompanies Minnie on another piece, after which the xylophone gets frisky and eventually dumps Mickey in the fish bowl.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 6, 1931
95 years ago
Runtime
0h 7m
7 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (30 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Walt Disney Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Birthday Party about?
Mickey's friends throw him a surprise birthday party at Minnie's house. The chef brings out the cake (with 2 candles); Mickey manages to blow all the cake onto the chef's face, while the candles st...
Who directed The Birthday Party?
The Birthday Party was directed by Burt Gillett.
How long is The Birthday Party?
The Birthday Party has a runtime of 0 hours and 7 minutes (7 minutes total).
When was The Birthday Party released?
The Birthday Party was released on January 6, 1931 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Birthday Party?
The main cast of The Birthday Party includes Walt Disney, Marcellite Garner.