Top 6 Mickey Mouse Shorts

It has come to my attention that Mickey Mouse has not been featured all that much on A Look at Disney.  Today, I plan to change to that as I count the Top 6 Mickey Mouse Shorts of all time.  Let's get this list started.

6.  The Prince & the Pauper



Number 6 has Mickey pulling double duty.  In this classic short based on the book by Mark Twain, Mickey not only plays himself but also the prince of London.  I must say it was a little odd at first to see two Mickeys and hear one of them speak with a British accent but that was cool.  This is a very good short that uses a lot of classic characters. It also has one of my favorite Mickey moments, when Mickey is told the King is about to die and the king wishes to speak to him, it makes me think of Walt Disney a little bit and what he might have said to Mickey before he passed away.

5. Mickey & the Beanstalk



Number 5 is also an adaption of a classic story in this one, Mickey, Donald and Goofy sub for Jack as the story of the magic beanstalk is retold in a new and exciting way. The story remains faithful to the source material for the most part.  This short certainly is a fun adventure and I just love it when Mickey and the gang get to Willie the Giant's castle because that is where all the action really starts.


4.  The Sorrecor's Apprentice


I just had to put this one on the list as it is classic Mickey Mouse and this where Mickey shines brightest and part of that is because of how the animators were able to convey Mickey's emotions and actions in tune with the music.  However, Mickey was not the original choice to play the Apprentice.  Oh no, Dopey from the Seven Dwarfs was going to be the Apprentince.  I don't know about you but I just can't picture that.


3.  Mickey's Trailer


This is one of the funniest and yet most simplisitc shorts. Mickey, Donald and Goofy are moving and their house turns into  a trailer.  The entire short is filled with so many funny gags such as the guys trying to eat corn and Goofy not driving the car.  This is one short that you guys need to see for yourself. I suggest you go look for it if you are interested.



2.  Steamboat Willie


Again, this is one short I had to include because this started Mickey's career. It  is only at number two because Mickey's personality was not fully fleshed out, just yet.  Still, this is a classic that I recommend all cartoon buffs watch at least once in their lives.



1. The Band Concert


The number one Mickey Mouse short is The Band Concert.  This is the perfect Mickey short because it is so simple, so fun and most importantly funny.  Also, this was Mickey's first color cartoon.  I think one of the best sequences of this cartoon comes towards the end with the giant hurricane caused by all the music. That is just so funny. 

And now for your viewing pleasure...

The Band Concert