Mickey and Pluto go hunting for quail. Pluto scares away the first ones they see; Mickey scolds him, then relents. He shows Pluto how to be a pointer, and they set off after another quail, but Mickey accidentally jumps on a bear's nose, and thinks it's Pluto. Meanwhile, Pluto finds the quail and points. The babies climb on board and start picking at his hairs, but Pluto's been told not to move. Mickey finally comes across Pluto, who by now is covered by small animals, and realizes he's being followed by a bear. Mickey tries to reason with the bear, and backs off a cliff, onto Pluto.
Practical Effects
Pluto's pantomime acting without dialogue.
Writing
Tight gag construction in nine minutes.
Director
Clyde Geronimi
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Released the same year as 'The Wizard of Oz' and 'Gone with the Wind,' this short showcases Disney's animation rivaling Hollywood's biggest spectacles.
This era of Mickey shorts established the 'Mickey and Pluto' dynamic that influenced decades of buddy comedy pairings.
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