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Vintage Film Movie Poster
This is a reproduction of a poster for the vintage animated cartoon short film titled "Trader Mickey". This Walt Disney production was originally released to theaters on August 20, 1932, and was the directorial debut of David Hand.
Key Information
Synopsis: The short follows Mickey Mouse and his dog, Pluto, as they travel up an African river with a cargo of goods, including musical instruments.
Plot: They are captured by a tribe of cannibals, who plan to cook them. To save themselves, Mickey uses the musical instruments to start a jam session, which entertains the natives and earns their freedom.
Historical Note: Due to its use of outdated cultural and ethnic stereotypes of Native Africans, this cartoon has been largely suppressed by the Disney company for general release on platforms like the Disney Channel or commercial video releases, although it was available on a niche "Walt Disney Treasures" DVD set.
Artwork: The poster features a classic jungle safari theme. The central illustration depicts Mickey Mouse and Pluto navigating an African river on a wooden raft loaded with cargo. They are surrounded by large hippos emerging from the water, all set against a background of lush jungle foliage framed in black silhouettes.
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This is a reproduction of a poster for the vintage animated cartoon short film titled "Trader Mickey". This Walt Disney production was originally released to theaters on August 20, 1932, and was the directorial debut of David Hand.
Key Information
Synopsis: The short follows Mickey Mouse and his dog, Pluto, as they travel up an African river with a cargo of goods, including musical instruments.
Plot: They are captured by a tribe of cannibals, who plan to cook them. To save themselves, Mickey uses the musical instruments to start a jam session, which entertains the natives and earns their freedom.
Historical Note: Due to its use of outdated cultural and ethnic stereotypes of Native Africans, this cartoon has been largely suppressed by the Disney company for general release on platforms like the Disney Channel or commercial video releases, although it was available on a niche "Walt Disney Treasures" DVD set.
Artwork: The poster features a classic jungle safari theme. The central illustration depicts Mickey Mouse and Pluto navigating an African river on a wooden raft loaded with cargo. They are surrounded by large hippos emerging from the water, all set against a background of lush jungle foliage framed in black silhouettes.
