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One dog. One sausage. Zero chill. Butch the bulldog is about to ruin everything.
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Pluto's Purchase (1948)

chaotic dog energyclassic slapstick7-minute delight

Overview

AnimationComedy

Mickey Mouse sends Pluto to buy sausage at the butcher shop, but Butch schemes to steal it.

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short film
loyalty testeddesire vs dutytheft as comedy

Standout Aspects

Sound

Pinto Colvig's vocal grunts need more recognition.

Best for:Background: Perfect palate cleanser between heavy shows.·Kids: Short enough they won't wander off.·Rewatch: Catch new snarls from Butch each time.
Charles August Nichols

Director

Charles August Nichols

ReleasedJul 9, 1948
Runtime7m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacefast
Intensitymedium
Tonelight
Feellight
Walt Disney Productions

Top Cast

Pinto Colvig

Pinto Colvig

Pluto (voice)

James MacDonald

James MacDonald

Mickey Mouse (voice)

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Trivia

Pinto Colvig voiced both Pluto and Goofy, essentially arguing with himself in other cartoons.

Cultural

This 1948 short captures post-war America's love of simple, wordless physical comedy before television dominance.

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