Mickey's Circus
Synopsis
Mickey is ringmaster of a circus for orphans. Donald has a trained sea lion act, and does a bit of juggling himself. Mostly, though, he fights with a baby sea lion who keeps stealing both the fish and the show. Donald then finds himself and Mickey in an unrehearsed high wire act, which kicks into high gear when one of the orphans electrifies the wire. They end by doing a high dive into the seals' tank.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 1, 1936
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ben Sharpsteen
- Original Score
- Paul J. Smith
- Original Title
- Mickey's Circus
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 8m
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ben Sharpsteen
Paul J. Smith
Walt Disney
Department Leadership Roster
Ben Sharpsteen
Director
Paul J. Smith
Original Music Composer
Walt Disney
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mickey's Circus
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What is Mickey's Circus about?
Mickey is ringmaster of a circus for orphans. Donald has a trained sea lion act, and does a bit of juggling himself. Mostly, though, he fights with a baby sea lion who keeps stealing both the fish and the show. Donald then finds himself and Mickey in an unrehearsed high wire act, which kicks into high gear when one of the orphans electrifies the wire. They end by doing a high dive into the seals' tank.
Who directed Mickey's Circus?
Mickey's Circus was directed by Ben Sharpsteen.
Who stars in Mickey's Circus?
The principal cast of Mickey's Circus includes Walt Disney, Clarence Nash.
When was Mickey's Circus released and how long is it?
Mickey's Circus was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 8m.
Who composed the musical score for Mickey's Circus?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mickey's Circus was composed by Paul J. Smith.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mickey's Circus?
Mickey's Circus holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).