The Simple Things
“Mickey and Pluto go fishing at the beach.”
Synopsis
Mickey and Pluto go fishing. Pluto has a run-in with a clam, who eventually lodges in Pluto's mouth; Mickey thinks the clam is Pluto's tongue and can't understand why Pluto keeps begging for more food. After they get rid of the clam, Mickey's attempts to use his minnows as bait are thwarted by a hungry seagull; he brings his friends, and they chase our heroes away.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 18, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles August Nichols
- Screenplay & Story
- Bill Berg
- Original Score
- Paul J. Smith
- Original Title
- The Simple Things
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 7m
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles August Nichols
Bill Berg
Paul J. Smith
Walt Disney
Department Leadership Roster
Charles August Nichols
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.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Simple Things
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What is The Simple Things about?
Mickey and Pluto go fishing. Pluto has a run-in with a clam, who eventually lodges in Pluto's mouth; Mickey thinks the clam is Pluto's tongue and can't understand why Pluto keeps begging for more food. After they get rid of the clam, Mickey's attempts to use his minnows as bait are thwarted by a hungry seagull; he brings his friends, and they chase our heroes away.
Who directed The Simple Things?
The Simple Things was directed by Charles August Nichols.
Who stars in The Simple Things?
The principal cast of The Simple Things includes James MacDonald, Pinto Colvig.
When was The Simple Things released and how long is it?
The Simple Things was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 7m.
Who composed the musical score for The Simple Things?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Simple Things was composed by Paul J. Smith.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Simple Things?
The Simple Things holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).