Pluto (film series)
American animated comedy shorts starring Mickey's dog Pluto.
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Walt Disney Productions created the Pluto film series, a collection of American animated comedy shorts starring Mickey Mouse’s dog. Running from 1937 to 1951, the series featured Pluto as the main character, with appearances by Minnie Mouse, Figaro the Kitten, and Chip ’n’ Dale.
Production
The short films were produced by Walt Disney Productions and distributed by RKO Radio Pictures, with later shorts re-released by Buena Vista Distribution. Each short opens with a starburst featuring a close-up of Pluto's face, followed by the title "A Walt Disney Pluto". Most shorts were directed by Charles Nichols, with Clyde Geronimi directing a considerable number. As Pluto and most supporting characters are animals without dialogue, the plots rely on expressions, gestures, and actions, making the series pioneering in character-driven physical animation.
Did You Know?
- The only complete re-release of the entire series is the "Walt Disney Treasures" DVD sets in two two-disc sets.
- The television series Mickey Mouse Works included a series titled Pluto Gets the Paper.
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Sources
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- Wikipedia: Pluto (film series) (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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