The Birthday Party
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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 6, 1931
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Burt Gillett
- Original Title
- The Birthday Party
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 7m
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Burt Gillett
Walt Disney
Department Leadership Roster
Burt Gillett
Director
Walt Disney
Producer
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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 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.
Who directed The Birthday Party?
The Birthday Party was directed by Burt Gillett.
Who stars in The Birthday Party?
The principal cast of The Birthday Party includes Walt Disney, Marcellite Garner.
When was The Birthday Party released and how long is it?
The Birthday Party was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 7m.