List of Disney animated shorts

A title card of a Donald Duck short film; the design is typical of those used in Disney shorts during the studio's partnership with RKO Radio Pictures (1937–1954)

This is a list of animated short films produced by Walt Disney and Walt Disney Animation Studios from 1921 to the present. This includes films produced at the Laugh-O-Gram Studio which Disney founded in 1921 as well as the animation studio now owned by The Walt Disney Company, previous called the Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio (1923), The Walt Disney Studio (1926), Walt Disney Productions (1929), and Walt Disney Feature Animation (1986).

This list does not include:

A gold star () indicates an Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film, while a silver star () indicates a nomination.

Contents:

1920s: 1921 · 1922 · 1923 · 1924 · 1925 · 1926 · 1927 · 1928 · 1929
1930s: 1930 · 1931 · 1932 · 1933 · 1934 · 1935 · 1936 · 1937 · 1938 · 1939
1940s: 1940 · 1941 · 1942 · 1943 · 1944 · 1945 · 1946 · 1947 · 1948 · 1949
1950s: 1950 · 1951 · 1952 · 1953 · 1954 · 1955 · 1956 · 1957 · 1958 · 1959
1960s · 1970s · 1980s · 1990s · 2000s · 2010s · Non-theatrical shorts · Miscellaneous shorts  · See also · Notes · External sources

1920s—Theatrical shorts

1921

Series Title Director Release Date DVD Release Notes
Newman Laugh-O-Grams Cleaning Up!!? Walt Disney March 20 First film produced by Laugh-O-Gram Studio, as part of demo reel. This film is not really animated, it just consists of Walt drawing a single frame.
Newman Laugh-O-Grams Kansas City Girls Are Rolling Their Own Now Walt Disney March 20 This film is not really animated, it just consists of Walt drawing a single frame
Newman Laugh-O-Grams Did You Ever Take a Ride over Kansas City Street 'in a Fliver' Walt Disney March 20 This film is not really animated, it just consists of Walt drawing a single frame
Newman Laugh-O-Grams Kansas City's Spring Clean-up[1] Walt Disney March 20 A 2-second clip of this short is included in the intro to disc 1 of "Mickey Mouse in Black and White" First properly animated film produced by Laugh-O-Gram Studio, as part of demo reel

1922

Series Title Director Release Date DVD Release Notes
Laugh-O-Grams Little Red Riding Hood Walt Disney July 29 Beauty and the Beast (Blu-ray) (as part of Beyond Beauty on disc 2.) First of seven Fairy Tales Laugh-O-Grams.
Laugh-O-Grams The Four Musicians of Bremen Walt Disney August 1 "Cartoon Rarities of the 1920s"
Beauty and the Beast (Blu-ray) (as part of Beyond Beauty on disc 2.)
Laugh-O-Grams Jack and the Beanstalk Walt Disney September 4
Laugh-O-Grams Goldie Locks and the Three Bears Walt Disney October 5
Laugh-O-Grams Puss in Boots Walt Disney November 3 Beauty and the Beast (Blu-ray) (as part of Beyond Beauty on disc 2.)

A 2-second clip and an 8-second clip of this short are included in the intro to disc 1 of "Mickey Mouse in Black and White"
Laugh-O-Grams Cinderella Walt Disney December 6 Beauty and the Beast (Blu-ray) (as part of Beyond Beauty on disc 2.)
Cinderella
Laugh-O-Grams Jack the Giant Killer Walt Disney September 12 Last of seven Fairy Tales Laugh-O-Grams

1922-1923

Series Title Director Release Date DVD Release Notes
Lafflets Gold in Slow Motion Walt Disney Lost Cartoon
Lafflets Descha's Tryst with the Moon Walt Disney Lost Cartoon
Lafflets Aesthetic Camping Walt Disney Lost Cartoon
Lafflets Reuben's Big Day Walt Disney Lost Cartoon
Lafflets Rescued[2] Walt Disney Lost Cartoon
Lafflets A Star Pitcher[2] Walt Disney Lost Cartoon
Lafflets The Woodland Potter[2] Walt Disney Lost Cartoon
Lafflets A Pirate for a Day[2] Walt Disney Lost Cartoon
Alice Comedies Alice's Wonderland Walt Disney 1923 "Disney Rarities: Celebrated Shorts: 1920s–1960s"
Alice in Wonderland
Last short produced by Laugh-O-Gram Studio.
Limited pre-view only on unknown date

1924

Series Title Director Release Date DVD Release Notes
Alice Comedies Alice's Day at Sea Walt Disney March 1 First short produced by Walt Disney Studio
First short distributed by Winkler Pictures.
Alice Comedies Alice's Spooky Adventure Walt Disney April 1
Alice Comedies Alice's Wild West Show Walt Disney May 1 "Disney Rarities: Celebrated Shorts: 1920s–1960s"
Alice Comedies Alice's Fishy Story Walt Disney June 1
Alice Comedies Alice and the Dog Catcher Walt Disney July 1
Alice Comedies Alice the Peacemaker Walt Disney August 1
Alice Comedies Alice Gets in Dutch Walt Disney November 1 "Disney Rarities: Celebrated Shorts: 1920s–1960s"
Alice Comedies Alice Hunting in Africa Walt Disney November 15
Alice Comedies Alice and the Three Bears Walt Disney December 1
Alice Comedies Alice the Piper Walt Disney December 15

1925

Series Title Director Release Date DVD Release Notes
Alice Comedies Alice Cans the Cannibals Walt Disney January 1
Alice Comedies Alice the Toreador Walt Disney January 15
Alice Comedies Alice Gets Stung Walt Disney February 1 "The Adventures of Oswald the Lucky Rabbit"
Alice Comedies Alice Solves the Puzzle Walt Disney March 24 "Alice in Cartoon Land"[3] The first appearance of Peg Leg Pete, however he was known as Bootleg Pete at the time
Alice Comedies Alice's Egg Plant Walt Disney May 17 "Disney Rarities: Celebrated Shorts: 1920s–1960s"
Alice Comedies Alice Loses Out Walt Disney June 15
Alice Comedies Alice Gets Stage Struck Walt Disney June 23
Alice Comedies Alice Wins the Derby Walt Disney July 12
Alice Comedies Alice Picks the Champ Walt Disney July 30
Alice Comedies Alice's Tin Pony Walt Disney August 15 "Alice in Cartoon Land"
Alice Comedies Alice Chops the Suey Walt Disney August 30 "Alice in Cartoon Land"
Alice Comedies Alice the Jail Bird Walt Disney September 15 "Alice in Cartoon Land"
Alice Comedies Alice Plays Cupid Walt Disney October 15
Alice Comedies Alice Rattled by Rats Walt Disney November 15 "Cartoon Rarities of the 1920s"
Alice Comedies Alice in the Jungle Walt Disney December 15 "Disney Rarities: Celebrated Shorts: 1920s–1960s"

1926

Series Title Director Release Date DVD Release Notes
Alice Comedies Alice on the Farm Walt Disney January 1
Alice Comedies Alice's Balloon Race Walt Disney January 15 "The Adventures of Oswald the Lucky Rabbit"
Alice Comedies Alice's Orphan Walt Disney January 15 "Alice in Cartoon Land"
Alice Comedies Alice's Little Parade Walt Disney February 1
Alice Comedies Alice's Mysterious Mystery Walt Disney February 15 "Disney Rarities: Celebrated Shorts: 1920s–1960s"
Alice Comedies Alice Charms the Fish Walt Disney September 6 Lost Cartoon
Alice Comedies Alice's Monkey Business Walt Disney September 20 Lost Cartoon
Alice Comedies Alice in the Wooly West Walt Disney October 4 The Adventures of Oswald the Lucky Rabbit"
Alice Comedies Alice the Fire Fighter Walt Disney October 18
Alice Comedies Alice Cuts the Ice Walt Disney November 1 Lost Cartoon
Alice Comedies Alice Helps the Romance Walt Disney November 15
Alice Comedies Alice's Spanish Guitar Walt Disney November 29
Alice Comedies Alice's Brown Derby Walt Disney December 13
Alice Comedies Alice the LumberJack Walt Disney December 27 Lost Cartoon

1927

Series Title Director Release Date DVD Release Notes
Alice Comedies Alice the Golf Bug Walt Disney January 10 Lost Cartoon
Alice Comedies Alice Foils the Pirates Walt Disney January 24 Lost Cartoon
Alice Comedies Alice at the Carnival Walt Disney February 7 Lost Cartoon
Alice Comedies Alice at the Rodeo Walt Disney February 21
Alice Comedies Alice the Collegiate Walt Disney March 7 Lost Cartoon
Alice Comedies Alice in the Alps Walt Disney March 21 Lost Cartoon
Alice Comedies Alice's Auto Race Walt Disney April 4
Alice Comedies Alice's Circus Daze Walt Disney April 18
Alice Comedies Alice's Knaughty Knight Walt Disney May 2 Lost Cartoon
Alice Comedies Alice's Three Bad Eggs Walt Disney May 16 Lost Cartoon
Alice Comedies Alice's Picnic Walt Disney May 30 Lost Cartoon
Alice Comedies Alice's Channel Swim Walt Disney June 13 Lost Cartoon
Alice Comedies Alice in the Klondike Walt Disney June 27 Lost Cartoon, The final appearance of Peg Leg Pete (Bootleg Pete) in a Alice Comedies cartoon
Alice Comedies Alice's Medicine Show Walt Disney July 11 Lost Cartoon
Alice Comedies Alice the Whaler Walt Disney July 25 "Disney Rarities: Celebrated Shorts: 1920s–1960s"
Alice Comedies Alice the Beach Nut Walt Disney August 8 Lost Cartoon, the final appearance of Julius the cat
Alice Comedies Alice in the Big League Walt Disney August 22 Last Alice Comedies cartoon
Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Trolley Troubles Walt Disney September 5 "The Adventures of Oswald the Lucky Rabbit" First Oswald the Lucky Rabbit short produced by Disney.
First short distributed by Universal Pictures.
Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Oh Teacher Walt Disney September 19 "The Adventures of Oswald the Lucky Rabbit"
Oswald the Lucky Rabbit The Mechanical Cow Walt Disney October 3 "The Adventures of Oswald the Lucky Rabbit"
"Cartoon Rarities of the 1920s"
Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Great Guns! Walt Disney October 17 "The Adventures of Oswald the Lucky Rabbit"
Oswald the Lucky Rabbit All Wet Walt Disney October 31 "The Adventures of Oswald the Lucky Rabbit"
Oswald the Lucky Rabbit The Ocean Hop Walt Disney November 14 "The Adventures of Oswald the Lucky Rabbit" Pete reappears in this cartoon and this time he is known as Peg leg Pete, instead of Bootleg Pete
Oswald the Lucky Rabbit The Banker's Daughter Walt Disney November 28 Lost Cartoon
Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Empty Socks Walt Disney December 12 Lost Cartoon, however a near-complete copy with 30 seconds missing has been found.
Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Rickety Gin Walt Disney December 26 Lost Cartoon

1928

Series Title Director Release Date DVD Release Notes
Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Harem Scarem Walt Disney January 9 Lost Cartoon, however a restored fragment was released by Disney D23
Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Neck 'n' Neck Walt Disney January 23 Lost Cartoon
Oswald the Lucky Rabbit The Ol’ Swimmin’ Hole Walt Disney February 6 Lost Cartoon but a poster survives.
Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Africa Before Dark Walt Disney February 20 This cartoon was once lost but has been found in mid-2015, at June 2015 a bootleg has been uploaded into YouTube.
Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Rival Romeos Walt Disney March 5 The Adventures of Oswald the Lucky Rabbit"
Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Bright Lights Walt Disney March 19 "The Adventures of Oswald the Lucky Rabbit"
Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Sagebrush Sadie Walt Disney April 2 Lost Cartoon
Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Ride'em Plow Boy Walt Disney April 16 Lost Cartoon
Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Ozzie of the Mounted Walt Disney April 30 "The Adventures of Oswald the Lucky Rabbit"
Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Hungry Hoboes Walt Disney May 14
Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Oh, What a Knight Walt Disney May 28 "The Adventures of Oswald the Lucky Rabbit"
Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Sky Scrappers Walt Disney June 11 "The Adventures of Oswald the Lucky Rabbit" The final appearance of Peg Leg Pete in an Oswald cartoon
Oswald the Lucky Rabbit The Fox Chase Walt Disney June 25 "The Adventures of Oswald the Lucky Rabbit"
Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Tall Timber Walt Disney July 9 "The Adventures of Oswald the Lucky Rabbit"
Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Sleigh Bells[4] Walt Disney July 23
Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Poor Papa Walt Disney August 6 First produced Oswald cartoon
Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Hot Dog Walt Disney August 20 Lost Cartoon
Last Oswald the Lucky Rabbit short produced by Disney. Last short distributed by Universal
Mickey Mouse Steamboat Willie Walt Disney November 18 "Mickey Mouse in Black and White"
"The Adventures of Oswald the Lucky Rabbit"
"Walt Disney's Vintage Mickey"
First Mickey Mouse cartoon released, yet the third to be produced.
First Disney cartoon produced with synchronized sound.
Mickey Mouse The Gallopin' Gaucho Walt Disney December 30 "Mickey Mouse in Black and White" First cartoon to co-star a character other than Mickey Mouse or Minnie Mouse (Peg Leg Pete), in which he reappears again, but his first appearance in a mickey mouse cartoon

1929

Series Title Director Release Date DVD Release Notes
Mickey Mouse The Barn Dance Walt Disney March 14 "Mickey Mouse in Black and White, Volume Two" Mickey's first dancing
Mickey Mouse Plane Crazy Walt Disney March 17 "Mickey Mouse in Black and White"
"The Adventures of Oswald the Lucky Rabbit"
"Walt Disney's Vintage Mickey
First Mickey Mouse short distributed by Pat Powers
First appearances of Mickey Mouse & Minnie Mouse
First appearance of Clarabelle Cow.
Mickey Mouse The Opry House Walt Disney March 28 "Mickey Mouse in Black and White, Volume Two" Mickey's first playing music instrument
Mickey Mouse When the Cat's Away Walt Disney May 3* "Mickey Mouse in Black and White, Volume Two" * Date production was completed; release date unknown
Mickey Mouse The Barnyard Battle Walt Disney June 2* "Mickey Mouse in Black and White, Volume Two" * Date production was completed; release date unknown
Mickey Mouse The Plow Boy Walt Disney June 28* "Mickey Mouse in Black and White, Volume Two" * Date production was completed; release date unknown
First appearance of Horace Horsecollar
Mickey Mouse The Karnival Kid Walt Disney July 31* "Mickey Mouse in Black and White"
"Walt Disney's Vintage Mickey"
* Date production was completed; release date unknown
Silly Symphonies The Skeleton Dance Walt Disney August 22 "Silly Symphonies"
"The Adventures of Oswald the Lucky Rabbit"
First Silly Symphonies short produced
First Silly Symphonies short distributed by Columbia Pictures
Mickey Mouse Mickey's Follies Wilfred Jackson August 28* "Mickey Mouse in Black and White" * Date production was completed; release date unknown / Mickey's first singing
Silly Symphonies El Terrible Toreador Walt Disney September 7* "More Silly Symphonies" * Date production was completed; release date unknown
Mickey Mouse Mickey's Choo-Choo Walt Disney October 1* "Mickey Mouse in Black and White, Volume Two" * Date production was completed; release date unknown
Mickey Mouse The Jazz Fool Walt Disney October 15* "Mickey Mouse in Black and White, Volume Two"* Date production was completed; release date unknown
Silly Symphonies Springtime Walt Disney October 24 "More Silly Symphonies"
Silly Symphonies Hell's Bells Ub Iwerks October 30 "More Silly Symphonies"
Mickey Mouse Jungle Rhythm Walt Disney November 15* "Mickey Mouse in Black and White, Volume Two"* Date production was completed; release date unknown
Mickey Mouse The Haunted House Walt Disney December 2* "Mickey Mouse in Black and White, Volume Two" * Date production was completed; release date unknown / Mickey's first talk or speech
Silly Symphonies The Merry Dwarfs Walt Disney December 16 "More Silly Symphonies"
Mickey Mouse Wild Waves Burt Gillett December 21* "Mickey Mouse in Black and White, Volume Two" * Date production was completed; release date unknown
Last Mickey Mouse short distributed by Pat Powers.

1930s

1930

Series Title Director Release Date DVD Release Notes
Silly Symphonies Summer Ub Iwerks January 16 "More Silly Symphonies"
Silly Symphonies Autumn Ub Iwerks February 15* "More Silly Symphonies" * Date production was completed; release date unknown
Silly Symphonies Cannibal Capers Burt Gillett March 13 "More Silly Symphonies"
Mickey Mouse Fiddling Around Walt Disney March 21 "Mickey Mouse in Black and White, Volume Two" Error titled as Just Mickey on current DVDs.
First Mickey Mouse short distributed by Columbia Pictures.
Mickey Mouse The Barnyard Concert Walt Disney April 5 "Mickey Mouse in Black and White, Volume Two"
Silly Symphonies Night Walt Disney April 28 "More Silly Symphonies"
Silly Symphonies Frolicking Fish Burt Gillett May 8 "More Silly Symphonies"
Mickey Mouse The Cactus Kid Walt Disney May 15 "Mickey Mouse in Black and White, Volume Two"
Silly Symphonies Arctic Antics Ub Iwerks June 5 "More Silly Symphonies"
Mickey Mouse The Fire Fighters Burt Gillett June 25 "Mickey Mouse in Black and White"
Mickey Mouse The Shindig Burt Gillett July 29 "Mickey Mouse in Black and White, Volume Two"
Silly Symphonies Midnight in a Toy Shop Wilfred Jackson August 16 "More Silly Symphonies"
Mickey Mouse The Chain Gang Burt Gillett September 5 "Mickey Mouse in Black and White"
"The Complete Pluto"
First appearance of Pluto
Silly Symphonies Monkey Melodies Burt Gillett September 26 "More Silly Symphonies"
Mickey Mouse The Gorilla Mystery Burt Gillett October 10 "Mickey Mouse in Black and White"
Mickey Mouse The Picnic Burt Gillett October 23 "Mickey Mouse in Black and White, Volume Two"First appearance of Pluto (Original)
Silly Symphonies Winter Burt Gillett October 30 "More Silly Symphonies"
Mickey Mouse Pioneer Days Burt Gillett December 5 "Mickey Mouse in Black and White"
Silly Symphonies Playful Pan Burt Gillett December 27 "More Silly Symphonies"
Mickey Mouse Minnie's Yoo Hoo Walt Disney "Mickey Mouse in Black and White"Mickey's giving audience join singing of "Minnie's Yoo Hoo"

1931

Series Title Director Release Date DVD Release Notes
Mickey Mouse The Birthday Party Burt Gillett January 7 "Mickey Mouse in Black and White"
"Walt Disney's Vintage Mickey"
Silly Symphonies Birds of a Feather Burt Gillett February 10 "Silly Symphonies"
Mickey Mouse Traffic Troubles Burt Gillett March 17 "Mickey Mouse in Black and White, Volume Two"
Mickey Mouse The Castaway Wilfred Jackson April 6 "Mickey Mouse in Black and White, Volume Two"
"Walt Disney's Vintage Mickey"
Silly Symphonies Mother Goose Melodies Burt Gillett April 16 "Silly Symphonies"
Mickey Mouse The Moose Hunt Burt Gillett May 3 "Mickey Mouse in Black and White, Volume Two"
Silly Symphonies The China Plate Wilfred Jackson May 25 "Silly Symphonies"
Mickey Mouse The Delivery Boy Burt Gillett June 13 "Mickey Mouse in Black and White, Volume Two"
Silly Symphonies The Busy Beavers Burt Gillett June 30 "Silly Symphonies"
Mickey Mouse Mickey Steps Out Burt Gillett July 7 "Mickey Mouse in Black and White"
Silly Symphonies The Cat's Out Wilfred Jackson July 28 "Walt Disney Treasures: More Silly Symphonies"
Mickey Mouse Blue Rhythm Burt Gillett August 18 "Mickey Mouse in Black and White"
Silly Symphonies Egyptian Melodies Wilfred Jackson August 27 "Silly Symphonies"
Mickey Mouse Fishin' Around Burt Gillett September 25 "Mickey Mouse in Black and White, Volume Two"
Silly Symphonies The Clock Store Wilfred Jackson September 30 "More Silly Symphonies"
Mickey Mouse The Barnyard Broadcast Walt Disney October 10 "Mickey Mouse in Black and White, Volume Two"
Silly Symphonies The Spider and the Fly WIlfred Jackson October 23 "More Silly Symphonies"
Mickey Mouse The Beach Party Burt Gillett November 5 "Mickey Mouse in Black and White, Volume Two"
Silly Symphonies The Fox Hunt Wilfred Jackson November 10* "More Silly Symphonies"* Date production was completed; release date unknown
Mickey Mouse Mickey Cuts Up Burt Gillett November 30 "Mickey Mouse in Black and White"
Mickey Mouse Mickey's Orphans Burt Gillett December 9 "Mickey Mouse in Black and White"
"Walt Disney's Vintage Mickey"
Silly Symphonies The Ugly Duckling Wilfred Jackson December 17 "Silly Symphonies"

1932

Series Title Director Release Date DVD Release Notes
Silly Symphonies The Bird Store Wilfred Jackson January 16 "More Silly Symphonies"Last Silly Symphonies short distributed by Columbia Pictures.
Mickey Mouse The Duck Hunt Burt Gillett January 28 "Mickey Mouse in Black and White"
Mickey Mouse The Grocery Boy Wilfred Jackson February 11 "Mickey Mouse in Black and White, Volume Two"
Mickey Mouse The Mad Dog Burt Gillett March 5 "Mickey Mouse in Black and White, Volume Two"
Mickey Mouse Barnyard Olympics Wilfred Jackson April 13 "Mickey Mouse in Black and White, Volume Two"
Mickey Mouse Mickey's Revue Wilfred Jackson May 12 "Mickey Mouse in Black and White"
"Walt Disney's Vintage Mickey"
First appearance of Goofy, originally called Dippy Dawg at the time First Cartoon to co-star Mickey and Goofy.
Mickey Mouse Musical Farmer Wilfred Jackson June 9 "Mickey Mouse in Black and White, Volume Two"
Silly Symphonies The Bears and the Bees Wilfred Jackson July 9 "More Silly Symphonies" First Silly Symphonies distributed by United Artist Pictures
Mickey Mouse Mickey in Arabia Wilfred Jackson July 18 "Mickey Mouse in Black and White, Volume Two" Last Mickey Mouse short distributed by Columbia Pictures
Silly Symphonies Just Dogs Burt Gillett July 30 "Silly Symphonies"
Silly Symphonies Flowers and Trees Burt Gillett July 30 "Silly Symphonies" First Disney short produced in 3-Strip Technicolor
Mickey Mouse Mickey's Nightmare Burt Gillett August 13 "Mickey Mouse in Black and White" First Mickey Mouse short distributed by United Artists
Mickey Mouse Trader Mickey David Hand August 20 "Mickey Mouse in Black and White, Volume Two"
Silly Symphonies King Neptune Burt Gillett September 10 "More Silly Symphonies" In Technicolor
Mickey Mouse The Whoopee Party Wilfred Jackson September 17 "Mickey Mouse in Black and White"
Silly Symphonies Bugs in Love Burt Gillett October 1 "More Silly Symphonies" Last Silly Symphonies short produced in Black and White.
Mickey Mouse Touchdown Mickey Wilfred Jackson October 15 "Mickey Mouse in Black and White"
Mickey Mouse The Klondike Kid Wilfred Jackson November 12 "Mickey Mouse in Black and White"
Mickey Mouse The Wayward Canary Burt Gillett November 12 "Mickey Mouse in Black and White, Volume Two"
Mickey Mouse* Parade of the Award Nominees November 18 "Mickey Mouse in Living Color"Special production, Produced for the 5th Academy Awards; not released theatrically.
First appearances of Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Clarabelle Cow and Pluto in color
Silly Symphonies Babes in the Woods Burt Gillett November 19 "Silly Symphonies"
Silly Symphonies Santa's Workshop Wilfred Jackson December 10 "More Silly Symphonies"
Mickey Mouse Mickey's Good Deed Burt Gillett December 17 "Mickey Mouse in Black and White, Volume Two"
Holiday Celebration with Mickey & Pals

1933

Series Title Director Release Date DVD Release Notes
Mickey Mouse Building a Building David Hand January 7 "Mickey Mouse in Black and White"
"Walt Disney's Vintage Mickey"
Mickey Mouse The Mad Doctor David Hand January 20 "Mickey Mouse in Black and White"
Mickey Mouse Mickey's Pal Pluto Burt Gillett February 18 "Mickey Mouse in Black and White, Volume Two"
Silly Symphonies Birds in the Spring David Hand March 11 "More Silly Symphonies"
Mickey Mouse Mickey's Mellerdrammer Wilfred Jackson March 18 "Mickey Mouse in Black and White, Volume Two"
Mickey Mouse Ye Olden Days Burt Gillett April 8 "Mickey Mouse in Black and White"
Silly Symphonies Father Noah's Ark Wilfred Jackson April 8 "Silly Symphonies"
Silly Symphonies Three Little Pigs Burt Gillett May 27 "Silly Symphonies"
"Timeless Tales, Volume One"
Mickey Mouse The Mail Pilot David Hand June 13 "Mickey Mouse in Black and White"
Mickey Mouse Mickey's Mechanical Man Wilfred Jackson June 17 "Mickey Mouse in Black and White, Volume Two"
Mickey Mouse Mickey's Gala Premier Burt Gillett July 1 "Mickey Mouse in Black and White"
Silly Symphonies Old King Cole David Hand July 29 "More Silly Symphonies"
Silly Symphonies Lullaby Land Wilfred Jackson August 19 "Silly Symphonies"
Mickey Mouse Puppy Love Wilfred Jackson September 2 "Mickey Mouse in Black and White"
Silly Symphonies The Pied Piper Wilfred Jackson September 16 "More Silly Symphonies"
"Timeless Tales Volume One"
Mickey Mouse The Steeplechase Burt Gillett September 30 "Mickey Mouse in Black and White, Volume Two"
Mickey Mouse The Pet Store Wilfred Jackson October 28 "Mickey Mouse in Black and White"
Mickey Mouse Giantland Burt Gillett November 25 "Mickey Mouse in Black and White"
Silly Symphonies The Night Before Christmas Wilfred Jackson December 9 "More Silly Symphonies"

1934

Series Title Director Release Date DVD Release Notes
Silly Symphonies The China Shop Wilfred Jackson January 13 "More Silly Symphonies"
Mickey Mouse Shanghaied Burt Gillett January 13 "Mickey Mouse in Black and White, Volume Two"
Silly Symphonies The Grasshopper and the Ants Wilfred Jackson February 10 "Silly Symphonies"
"Timeless Tales, Volume One"
Mickey Mouse Camping Out David Hand February 17 "Mickey Mouse in Black and White"
Mickey Mouse Playful Pluto Burt Gillett March 3 "Mickey Mouse in Black and White, Volume Two"
Silly Symphonies Funny Little Bunnies Wilfred Jackson March 24 "Silly Symphonies"
Silly Symphonies The Big Bad Wolf Burt Gillett April 14 "Silly Symphonies"
Mickey Mouse Gulliver Mickey Burt Gillett May 19 "Mickey Mouse in Black and White"
One-shot The Hot Choc-late Soldiers Walt Disney May 24 "Hollywood Party" (Warner Archive Collection) Produced for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer as part of the film Hollywood Party
Silly Symphonies The Wise Little Hen Wilfred Jackson June 9 "Silly Symphonies"
"The Chronological Donald"
"Timeless Tales, Volume Three"
First appearance of Donald Duck. Donald's first design form.
Mickey Mouse Mickey's Steam Roller David Hand June 16 "Mickey Mouse in Black and White, Volume Two"
"Walt Disney's Vintage Mickey"
Silly Symphonies The Flying Mouse David Hand July 14 "Silly Symphonies"
Dumbo
Mickey Mouse Orphan's Benefit Burt Gillett August 11 "Mickey Mouse in Black and White"First B&W appearance of Donald Duck
First appearance of Clara Cluck
Final B&W Appearances of Horace Horsecollar and Claranelle Cow
Only B&W appearance of Clara Cluck
Silly Symphonies Peculiar Penguins Wilfred Jackson September 1 "Silly Symphonies"
"Holiday Celebration with Mickey & Pals"
Mickey Mouse Mickey Plays Papa Burt Gillett September 29 "Mickey Mouse in Black and White, Volume Two"
Silly Symphonies The Goddess of Spring Wilfred Jackson November 3 "More Silly Symphonies"
"It's a Small World of Fun, Volume 4"
Mickey Mouse The Dognapper David Hand November 17 "Mickey Mouse in Black and White"First cartoon to co-star Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck
Mickey Mouse Two-Gun Mickey Ben Sharpsteen December 15 "Mickey Mouse in Black and White"Final B&W appearance of Minnie Mouse

1935

Series Title Director Release Date DVD Release Notes
Silly Symphonies The Tortoise and the Hare Wilfred Jackson January 5 "Silly Symphonies"
"Timeless Tales, Volume One"
Mickey Mouse Mickey's Man Friday David Hand January 19 "Mickey Mouse in Black and White, Volume Two"
Mickey Mouse The Band Concert Wilfred Jackson February 23 "Mickey Mouse in Living Color"
Make Mine Music (Gold Classic Collection)
First Mickey cartoon in color. First Color appearances of Goofy and Horace Horsecollar.
Mickey, Donald & Goofy Mickey's Service Station Ben Sharpsteen March 16 "Mickey Mouse in Black and White"Final B&W Appearances of Donald Duck, Goofy and Pete
Silly Symphonies The Golden Touch Walt Disney March 22 "Silly Symphonies"
"Timeless Tales, Volume Three"
Mickey Mouse Mickey's Kangaroo David Hand April 13 "Mickey Mouse in Black and White, Volume Two"Final Disney short in Black and White.
Final B&W appearances of Mickey Mouse and Pluto
Silly Symphonies The Robber Kitten David Hand April 20 "Silly Symphonies"
Silly Symphonies Water Babies Wilfred Jackson May 11 "Silly Symphonies"
Silly Symphonies The Cookie Carnival Ben Sharpsteen May 25 "Silly Symphonies"
Silly Symphonies Who Killed Cock Robin? David Hand June 29 "Silly Symphonies"
Mickey Mouse Mickey's Garden Wilfred Jackson July 13 "Mickey Mouse in Living Color"
"Classic Cartoon Favorites: Starring Mickey"
First color appearance of Pluto
Mickey, Donald & Goofy Mickey's Fire Brigade Ben Sharpsteen August 3 "Mickey Mouse in Living Color"
Mickey Mouse Pluto's Judgement Day David Hand August 31 "Mickey Mouse in Living Color"
Mickey Mouse On Ice Ben Sharpsteen September 28 "Mickey Mouse in Living Color"
"The Complete Pluto"
"Classic Cartoon Favorites: Starring Mickey"
Silly Symphonies Music Land Wilfred Jackson October 5 "Silly Symphonies"
"Classic Cartoon Favorites: Extreme Music Fun"
Silly Symphonies Three Orphan Kittens David Hand October 26 "More Silly Symphonies"
Silly Symphonies Cock o' the Walk Ben Sharpsteen November 30 "More Silly Symphonies"
Silly Symphonies Broken Toys Ben Sharpsteen December 14, 1935 "More Silly Symphonies"

1936

Series Title Director Release Date DVD Release Notes
Mickey Mouse Mickey's Polo Team David Hand January 4 "Mickey Mouse in Living Color"
"Extreme Sports Fun"
Mickey Mouse Orphan's Picnic Ben Sharpsteen February 15 "Mickey Mouse in Living Color"
"Starring Mickey"
Mickey Mouse Mickey's Grand Opera Wilfred Jackson March 7 "Mickey Mouse in Living Color"
"Extreme Music Fun"
First color appearance of Clara Cluck.
Silly Symphonies Elmer Elephant Wilfred Jackson March 28 "Silly Symphonies"
Dumbo
Silly Symphonies Three Little Wolves David Hand April 18 "Silly Symphonies"
Mickey Mouse Thru the Mirror David Hand May 30 "Mickey Mouse in Living Color"
Alice in Wonderland
Mickey Mouse Mickey's Rival Wilfred Jackson June 20 "Mickey Mouse in Living Color"
"Mickey & Minnie's Sweetheart Stories"
"Best Pals: Mickey and Minnie"
Mickey, Donald & Goofy Moving Day Ben Sharpsteen June 20 "Mickey Mouse in Living Color:
"Starring Mickey"
First color appearance of Pete. First time Donald is using modern form.
Mickey Mouse Alpine Climbers David Hand July 25 "Mickey Mouse in Living Color"
"It's a Small World of Fun, Volume 3"
Mickey Mouse Mickey's Circus Ben Sharpsteen August 1 "Mickey Mouse in Living Color"
"Starring Mickey"
Mickey make a cameo appearance. This cartoon feature solely on Donald.
Silly Symphonies Toby Tortoise Returns Wilfred Jackson August 22 "Silly Symphonies"
Mickey Mouse* Donald and Pluto Ben Sharpsteen September 12 "The Chronological Donald"* Mickey Mouse does not appear in this cartoon, despite it being released as part of the Mickey Mouse series.
Silly Symphonies Three Blind Mouseketeers David Hand September 26 "More Silly Symphonies"
The Rescuers
Mickey Mouse Mickey's Elephant David Hand October 10 "Mickey Mouse in Living Color"
Silly Symphonies The Country Cousin David Hand October 31 "Silly Symphonies"
"Timeless Tales, Volume Two"
Silly Symphonies Mother Pluto David Hand November 14 "Silly Symphonies"
Silly Symphonies More Kittens David Hand December 19 "More Silly Symphonies"

1937

Series Title Director Release Date DVD Release Notes
Mickey Mouse The Worm Turns Ben Sharpsteen January 2 "Mickey Mouse in Living Color"
Mickey Mouse Don Donald Ben Sharpsteen January 9 "The Chronological Donald"
"Starring Donald"
Reissued as Donald Duck series cartoon. Mickey never appeared in this short. First appearance of Daisy Duck(or not).
Mickey, Donald & Goofy Magician Mickey David Hand February 6 "Mickey Mouse in Living Color"
"'Walt Disney's Funny Factory with Mickey"
Mickey, Donald & Goofy Moose Hunters Ben Sharpsteen February 20 "Mickey Mouse in Living Color"
"Walt Disney's Funny Factory with Mickey"
Silly Symphonies Woodland Café Wilfred Jackson March 13 Silly Symphonies"
"Extreme Music Fun"
Mickey, Donald & Goofy Mickey's Amateurs Pinto Colvig
Erdman Penner
Walt Pfeiffer
April 17 "Mickey Mouse in Living Color"
Silly Symphonies Little Hiawatha David Hand May 15 "More Silly Symphonies"
"Timeless Tales, Volume Three"
Pocahontas
Mickey Mouse Modern Inventions Jack King May 29 "The Chronological Donald"Reissued as Donald Duck series cartoon. Mickey never appeared in this short.
Last cartoon distributed by United Artists Pictures.
Mickey Mouse Hawaiian Holiday Ben Sharpsteen September 24 "Mickey Mouse in Living Color"
"Starring Mickey"

First Short Distributed by RKO Radio Pictures.
Mickey, Donald & Goofy Clock Cleaners Ben Sharpsteen October 15 "Mickey Mouse in Living Color"
"Walt Disney's Funny Factory with Goofy"
Silly Symphonies The Old Mill Wilfred Jackson November 5 "Silly Symphonies"
Bambi
Pluto the Pup Pluto's Quin-puplets Ben Sharpsteen November 26 "The Complete Pluto" First cartoon produced in the Pluto series.
Donald Duck Donald's Ostrich Jack King December 10 "The Chronological Donald" First cartoon produced in the Donald Duck cartoon series
Mickey, Donald & Goofy Lonesome Ghosts Burt Gillett December 24 "Mickey Mouse in Living Color"

1938

Series Title Director Release Date DVD Release Notes
Donald Duck Self Control Jack King February 11 "The Chronological Donald"
"Walt Disney's Funny Factory with Donald"
Mickey Mouse, Donald & Goofy Boat Builders Ben Sharpsteen February 25 "Mickey Mouse in Living Color"
Donald Duck Donald's Better Self Jack King March 11 "The Chronological Donald"
Silly Symphonies Moth and the Flame Burt Gillett April 1 "More Silly Symphonies"
Donald Duck Donald's Nephews Jack King April 15 "The Chronological Donald"
"Funny Factory with Hewey, Dewey & Louie"
First appearance of Huey, Dewey & Louie
Mickey, Donald & Goofy Mickey's Trailer Ben Sharpsteen May 6 "Mickey Mouse in Living Color"
"Extreme Adventure Fun"
Silly Symphonies Wynken, Blynken, and Nod Graham Heid May 27 "Silly Symphonies"
Donald & Goofy Polar Trappers Ben Sharpsteen June 17 "The Chronological Donald"
"It's a Small World of Fun, Volume 4"
First Donald and Goofy series.
Donald Duck Good Scouts Jack King July 8 "The Chronological Donald"
"Extreme Adventure Fun"
Donald & Goofy The Fox Hunt Ben Sharpsteen July 29 "The Chronological Donald"A remake of the 1931 Silly Symphonies cartoon of the same name.
Mickey, Donald & Goofy The Whalers Dick Huemer August 19 "Mickey Mouse in Living Color"
Mickey Mouse Mickey's Parrot Bill Roberts September 9 "Mickey Mouse in Living Color"
"Walt Disney's Funny Factory with Mickey"
Mickey Mouse Brave Little Tailor Bill Roberts September 23 "Mickey Mouse in Living Color"
"It's a Small World of Fun, Volume 2"
Silly Symphonies Farmyard Symphony Wilfred Jackson October 14 "Silly Symphonies"
"Extreme Music Fun"
Donald Duck Donald's Golf Game Jack King November 4 "The Chronological Donald"
"Walt Disney's Funny Factory with Donald"
One-shot Ferdinand the Bull Dick Rickard November 25 "Disney Rarities: Celebrated Shorts: 1920s–1960s"
"Timeless Tales, Volume Two"
Silly Symphonies Merbabies Rudolf Ising December 9 "More Silly Symphonies"
Silly Symphonies Mother Goose Goes Hollywood Wilfred Jackson December 23 "More Silly Symphonies" Donald Duck makes a cameo appearance.

1939

Series Title Director Release Date DVD Release Notes
Donald Duck Donald's Lucky Day Jack King January 13 "The Chronological Donald"
Mickey Mouse Society Dog Show Bill Roberts February 3 "Mickey Mouse in Living Color, Volume Two"
"Mickey & Minnie's Sweetheart Stories"
Last cartoon with Mickey's older character design.
Mickey Mouse* Mickey's Surprise Party February 18 "Mickey Mouse in Living Color"*Commercial short produced for National Biscuit company. Mickey Mouse's new eyes
Three Little Pigs The Practical Pig Dick Rickard February 24 "Silly Symphonies" #Billed under this name instead of Silly Symphonies.
Since this series never materialized, it's generally grouped with Silly Symphonies.
Goofy Goofy and Wilbur Dick Huemer March 17 "The Complete Goofy"
"Funny Factory with Goofy"
First cartoon produced in the Goofy Series
Silly Symphonies The Ugly Duckling Jack Cutting April 7 "Silly Symphonies"
"Timeless Tales, Volume Two"
Last cartoon produced in the Silly Symphonies series. Educational version: Hans Christian Andersen’s The Ugly Duckling (1980's)
Donald Duck The Hockey Champ Jack King April 28 "The Chronological Donald"
"Extreme Sports Fun"
Donald Duck Donald's Cousin Gus Jack King May 19 "The Chronological Donald"
"Funny Factory with Donald"
Donald Duck Beach Picnic Clyde Geronimi June 9 "The Chronological Donald"
"The Complete Pluto"
It was the first Donald Duck series to feature Pluto
Donald Duck Sea Scouts Dick Lundy June 30 "The Chronological Donald"
"Funny Factory with Hewey, Dewey & Louie"
Mickey Mouse The Pointer Clyde Geronimi July 21 "Mickey Mouse in Living Color, Volume Two"
"Funny Factory with Mickey"
Donald Duck Donald's Penguin Jack King August 11 "The Chronological Donald"
Donald Duck The Autograph Hound Jack King September 1 "The Chronological Donald"
Donald Duck Officer Duck Clyde Geronimi October 10 "The Chronological Donald" It was the first Donald Duck series to feature Pete.
It was also the first Pete cartoon not pairing with Mickey or Goofy.
Mickey Mouse* The Standard Parade December 31 "Mickey Mouse in Living Color, Volume Two" *Commercial short produced for Standard Oil.

1940s

1940

Series Title Director Release Date DVD Release Notes
Donald Duck The Riveter Dick Lundy March 15 "The Chronological Donald"
Donald Duck Donald's Dog Laundry Jack King April 5 "The Chronological Donald"
"Starring Donald"
Mickey Mouse, Donald & Goofy Tugboat Mickey Clyde Geronimi April 26 "Mickey Mouse in Living Color, Volume Two"
"Funny Factory with Mickey"
Donald & Goofy Billposters Clyde Geronimi May 17 "The Chronological Donald"
Donald Duck Mr. Duck Steps Out Jack King June 7 "The Chronological Donald"
"Mickey & Minnie's Sweetheart Stories"
"Best Pals: Donald and Daisy"
First appearance of Daisy Duck.(Original)
Pluto Bone Trouble Jack Kinney June 28 "The Complete Pluto"
Donald Duck Put-Put Troubles Riley Thomson July 19 "The Chronological Donald"
Donald Duck Donald's Vacation Jack King August 9 "The Chronological Donald"
"Starring Donald"
Mickey Mouse Pluto's Dream House Clyde Geronimi August 30 "Mickey Mouse in Living Color, Volume Two"
Donald Duck* The Volunteer Worker September 1 "The Chronological Donald"
"The Chronological Donald, Volume Two"
*Commercial short produced for Community Chest.
Donald Duck Window Cleaners Jack King September 20 "The Chronological Donald"
"Funny Factory with Donald"
Mickey Mouse Mr. Mouse Takes a Trip Clyde Geronimi November 1 "Mickey Mouse in Living Color, Volume Two"
""Funny Factory with Mickey"
Goofy Goofy's Glider Jack Kinney November 22 "The Complete Goofy"
"Funny Factory with Goofy"
First "How to" Goofy cartoon with instructional speaker voice.
Donald Duck Fire Chief Jack King December 13 "The Chronological Donald"
Pluto Pantry Pirate Clyde Geronimi December 27 "The Complete Pluto"

1941

Series Title Director Release Date DVD Release Notes
Donald Duck Timber Jack King January 10 "The Chronological Donald"
Pluto Pluto's Playmate Norman Ferguson January 24 "The Complete Pluto"First appearance of Salty, the seal
Mickey Mouse The Little Whirlwind Riley Thomson February 14 "Mickey Mouse in Living Color, Volume Two"
"Starring Mickey"
Mickey's first live mouse ears
Donald Duck Golden Eggs Wilfred Jackson March 7 "The Chronological Donald"
"Starring Donald"
Mickey Mouse A Gentleman's Gentleman Clyde Geronimi March 28 "The Complete Pluto"
Goofy Baggage Buster Jack Kinney April 18 "The Complete Goofy"
"Starring Goofy"
Donald Duck A Good Time for a Dime Dick Lundy May 9 "The Chronological Donald"
Mickey Mouse Canine Caddy Clyde Geronimi May 30 "The Complete Pluto"
"Extreme Sports Fun"
Mickey Mouse The Nifty Nineties Riley Thomson June 20 "Mickey Mouse in Living Color, Volume Two"
"Mickey & Minnie's Sweetheart Stories"
"Best Pals: Mickey and Minnie"
Only appearance of Daisy Duck and Huey, Dewey & Louie in a Mickey Mouse Cartoon
Donald Duck Early to Bed Jack King July 11 "The Chronological Donald"
Donald Duck Truant Officer Donald Jack King August 1 "The Chronological Donald"
Mickey Mouse Orphans' Benefit Riley Thomson August 22 "Mickey Mouse in Living Color, Volume Two"
"Extreme Music Fun"
Remake of the "Orphan's Benefit" black and white cartoon in 1934. Mickey's normal mouse ears.
Donald Duck Old Mac Donald Duck Jack King September 12 "The Chronological Donald"
"Starring Donald"
Mickey Mouse Lend a Paw Clyde Geronimi October 3 "The Complete Pluto"
The Fox and the Hound (25th Anniversary)
Oliver & Company (20th Anniversary)
"Holiday Celebration with Mickey & Pals"
A remake of Disney's 1933 film Mickey's Pal Pluto.
Donald Duck Donald's Camera Dick Lundy October 24 "The Chronological Donald"
Goofy The Art of Skiing Jack Kinney November 14 "The Complete Goofy"
"Starring Goofy"
First use of the Goofy holler.
NFBC* The Thrifty Pig Ford Beebe November 19 "On the Front Lines"*Produced for National Film Board of Canada, propaganda short encouraging Canadians to buy War Bonds
Donald Duck Chef Donald Jack King December 5 "The Chronological Donald"
"Starring Donald"
NFBC* Seven Wise Dwarfs Ford Beebe December 12 "On the Front Lines"*Produced for National Film Board of Canada, propaganda short encouraging Canadians to buy War Bonds
Goofy The Art of Self Defense Jack Kinney December 26 "The Complete Goofy"

1942

Series Title Director Release Date DVD Release Notes
NFBC - Donald Duck* Donald's Decision January 11 "On the Front Lines"Produced for National Film Board of Canada, propaganda short encouraging Canadians to buy War Bonds
NFBC - Mickey Mouse* All Together January 13 "On the Front Lines"Produced for National Film Board of Canada, propaganda short encouraging Canadians to buy War Bonds
Donald Duck The Village Smithy Dick Lundy January 16 "On the Front Lines"
"The Chronological Donald, Volume Two"
WAC - Donald Duck* The New Spirit Wilfred Jackson January 23 "On the Front Lines"Produced for US Treasury Department. Distributed by War Activities Committee

Received an Academy Award Nomination in the Documentary category.

Mickey Mouse Mickey's Birthday Party Riley Thomson February 7 "Mickey Mouse in Living Color, Volume Two"Remake of the 1931 black and white short The Birthday Party.
Pluto Pluto Junior Clyde Geronimi February 28 "The Complete Pluto"
"Best Pals: Mickey and Pluto"
Mickey Mouse Symphony Hour Riley Thomson March 20 "Mickey Mouse in Living Color, Volume Two"Mickey's last live mouse ears
Final appearances of Horace Horsecollar, Clarabelle Cow and Clara Cluck, until in Mickey's Christmas Carol (as cameo appearances) and also in another Mickey Mouse cartoon "The Prince and the Pauper"
Final Cartoon to co-star Mickey and Pete, until in "Mickey's Christmas Carol" as well, but not a cameo, unlike Horace Horsecollar, Clarabelle Cow and Clara Cluck in "Mickey's Christmas Carol".
Donald Duck Donald's Snow Fight Jack King April 10 "On the Front Lines"
"The Chronological Donald, Volume Two"
Donald Duck Donald Gets Drafted Jack King May 1 "On the Front Lines"
"The Chronological Donald, Volume Two"
Pluto The Army Mascot Clyde Geronimi May 22 "On the Front Lines"
"The Complete Pluto"
Donald Duck Donald's Garden Dick Lundy June 12 "The Chronological Donald, Volume Two"
Pluto The Sleepwalker Clyde Geronimi July 3 "The Complete Pluto"
Donald Duck Donald's Gold Mine Dick Lundy July 24 "On the Front Lines"
"The Chronological Donald, Volume Two"
WAC - Pluto* Out of the Frying Pan into the Firing Line Ben Sharpsteen July 30 "On the Front Lines"*Wartime Propaganda short starring Pluto and Minnie Mouse.
Produced for War Activities Committee
Pluto T-Bone for Two Clyde Geronimi August 14 "On the Front Lines"
"The Complete Pluto"
Goofy How to Play Baseball Jack Kinney September 4 "The Complete Goofy"
"Extreme Sports Fun"
Donald Duck The Vanishing Private Jack King September 25 "The Chronological Donald, Volume Two"
Goofy The Olympic Champ Jack Kinney October 9 "The Complete Goofy"
"It's a Small World of Fun, Volume 2"
Goofy How to Swim Jack Kinney October 23 "The Complete Goofy"
"Starring Goofy"
Donald Duck Sky Trooper Jack King November 6 "On the Front Lines"
"The Chronological Donald, Volume Two"
Pluto Pluto at the Zoo Clyde Geronimi November 20 "The Complete Pluto"
Goofy How to Fish Jack Kinney December 4 "The Complete Goofy"
"Starring Goofy"
Donald Duck Bellboy Donald Jack King December 18 "The Chronological Donald, Volume Two"

1943

Series Title Director Release Date DVD Release Notes
Donald Duck Der Fuehrer's Face Jack Kinney January 1 "On the Front Lines"
"The Chronological Donald, Volume Two"
Donald Duck The Spirit of '43 Jack King January 7 "On the Front Lines"produced for US Treasury Department
One-shot Education for Death Clyde Geronimi January 15 "On the Front Lines"
Donald Duck Donald's Tire Trouble Dick Lundy January 29 "The Chronological Donald, Volume Two"
Mickey Mouse Pluto and the Armadillo Clyde Geronimi February 19 "The Complete Pluto"
"Best Pals: Mickey and Pluto"
Donald Duck The Flying Jalopy Dick Lundy March 12 "The Chronological Donald, Volume Two"
Pluto Private Pluto Clyde Geronimi April 2 "On the Front Lines"
"The Complete Pluto"
First appearance of Chip and Dale
Donald Duck Fall Out Fall In Jack King April 23 "On the Front Lines"
"The Chronological Donald, Volume Two"
Goofy Victory Vehicles Jack Kinney July 30 "The Complete Goofy"
"On the Front Lines"
One-shot Reason and Emotion Bill Roberts August 27 "On the Front Lines"
Figaro Figaro and Cleo Jack Kinney October 15 "The Complete Pluto"First cartoon produced in the Figaro series. First appearance of Figaro, the cat
Donald Duck The Old Army Game Jack King November 5 "On the Front Lines"
"The Chronological Donald, Volume Two"
N/A The Winged Scourge Bill Roberts November 5
Donald Duck Home Defense Jack King November 26 "On the Front Lines"
"The Chronological Donald, Volume Two"
One-shot Chicken Little Clyde Geronimi December 17 "On the Front Lines"
"Disney Rarities: Celebrated Shorts: 1920s–1960s"

1944

Series Title Director Release Date DVD Release Notes
One-shot The Pelican and the Snipe Hamilton Luske January 7 "Disney Rarities: Celebrated Shorts: 1920s–1960s" This short was reissued by RKO few years later.
Goofy How to be a Sailor Jack Kinney January 28 "The Complete Goofy"
"On the Front Lines"
Donald Duck Trombone Trouble Jack King February 18 "The Chronological Donald, Volume Two"
Goofy How to Play Golf Jack Kinney March 10 "The Complete Goofy"
Donald Duck Donald Duck and the Gorilla Charles Nichols March 31 "The Chronological Donald, Volume Two"
Donald Duck Contrary Condor Jack King April 21 "The Chronological Donald, Volume Two"
"Funny Factory with Donald"
Donald Duck Commando Duck Jack King May 5 "On the Front Lines"
"The Chronological Donald, Volume Two"
Pluto Springtime for Pluto Charles Nichols June 23 "The Complete Pluto" The first Disney short with opening credits.
Donald Duck The Plastics Inventor Jack King September 1 "The Chronological Donald, Volume Two" Mickey Mouse's closing theme (a different version) is used instead of Donald's.
Goofy How to Play Football Jack Kinney September 15 "The Complete Goofy"
"Extreme Sports Fun"
Pluto First Aiders Charles Nichols September 22 "The Complete Pluto"
"Best Pals: Mickey and Minnie"
Donald Duck Donald's Off Day Jack Hannah December 8 "The Chronological Donald, Volume Two"
"Funny Factory with Hewey, Dewey & Louie"

1945

Series Title Director Release Date DVD Release Notes
Goofy Tiger Trouble Jack Kinney January 5 "The Complete Goofy"
"It's a Small World of Fun, Volume 3"
Donald Duck The Clock Watcher Jack King January 26 "The Chronological Donald, Volume Two"
"Holiday Celebration with Mickey & Pals"
Pluto Dog Watch Charles Nichols March 16 "The Complete Pluto"
Donald Duck The Eyes Have It Jack Hannah March 30 "The Chronological Donald, Volume Two"
Goofy African Diary Jack Kinney April 20 "The Complete Goofy"
"It's a Small World of Fun, Volume 1"
Donald Duck Donald's Crime Jack King June 29 "The Chronological Donald, Volume Two"
"Best Pals: Donald and Daisy"
Goofy Californy'er Bust Jack Kinney July 13 "The Complete Goofy"
Pluto Canine Casanova Charles Nichols July 27 "The Complete Pluto"
Donald Duck Duck Pimples Jack Kinney August 10 "The Chronological Donald, Volume Two"
Pluto The Legend of Coyote Rock Charles Nichols August 24 "The Complete Pluto" Donald Duck's ending theme is used instead of Pluto's.
Donald & Goofy No Sail Jack Hannah September 7 "The Chronological Donald, Volume Two"
"Extreme Adventure Fun"
Goofy Hockey Homicide Jack Kinney September 21 "The Complete Goofy"
Donald Duck Cured Duck Jack King October 26 "The Chronological Donald, Volume Two"
"Best Pals: Donald and Daisy"
Pluto Canine Patrol Charles Nichols December 7 "The Complete Pluto" First appearance of Shelby Turtle.
Donald Duck Old Sequoia Jack King December 21 "The Chronological Donald, Volume Two"
"Extreme Adventure Fun"

1946

Series Title Director Release Date DVD Release Notes
Goofy A Knight for a Day Jack Hannah March 8 "The Complete Goofy"
Pluto Pluto's Kid Brother Charles Nichols April 12 "The Complete Pluto"
Pluto In Dutch Charles Nichols May 10 "The Complete Pluto"
"Mickey & Minnie's Sweetheart Stories"
"It's a Small World of Fun, Volume 1"
Goofy's ending theme is used instead of Pluto's.
Mickey Mouse Squatter's Rights Jack Hannah June 7 "The Complete Pluto"
Donald Duck Donald's Double Trouble Jack King June 28 "The Chronological Donald, Volume Two"
"Mickey & Minnie's Sweetheart Stories"
"Best Pals: Donald and Daisy"
Pluto The Purloined Pup Charles Nichols July 19 "The Complete Pluto Volume Two"
Pluto A Feather in his Collar Charles Nichols August 7 "Disney Rarities: Celebrated Shorts: 1920s–1960s" Commercial short
Produced for Community Chest
Donald Duck Wet Paint Jack King August 9 "The Chronological Donald, Volume Two" Pluto's ending theme is used instead of Donald's.
Donald Duck Dumb Bell of the Yukon Jack King August 30 "The Chronological Donald, Volume Two"
Donald Duck Lighthouse Keeping Jack Hannah September 20 "The Chronological Donald, Volume Two"
Figaro Bath Day Charles Nichols October 11 "The Complete Pluto, Volume Two"
"Best Pals: Mickey and Minnie"
The Aristocats
Donald & Goofy Frank Duck Brings 'Em Back Alive Jack Hannah November 1 "The Chronological Donald, Volume Two"
Goofy Double Dribble Jack Hannah December 20 "The Complete Goofy"
"Extreme Sports Fun"

1947

Series Title Director Release Date DVD Release Notes
Pluto Pluto's Housewarming Charles Nichols February 21 "The Complete Pluto, Volume Two"
"Best Pals: Mickey and Pluto"
Pluto Rescue Dog Charles Nichols March 21 "The Complete Pluto, Volume Two"
"Holiday Celebration with Mickey & Pals"
Donald Duck Straight Shooters Jack Hannah April 18 "The Chronological Donald, Volume Three"
"Funny Factory with Hewey, Dewey & Louie"
Donald Duck Sleepy Time Donald Jack Kinney May 9 "The Chronological Donald, Volume Three"
"Best Pals: Donald and Daisy"
Figaro Figaro and Frankie Charles Nichols May 30 "The Complete Pluto, Volume Two"
"Best Pals: Mickey and Minnie"
Final cartoon Produced in the Figaro series.
Donald Duck Clown of the Jungle Jack Hannah June 20 "The Chronological Donald, Volume Three"
Donald Duck Donald's Dilemma Jack King July 11 "The Chronological Donald, Volume Three"
"Extreme Music Fun"
*Donald Duck's first opening theme song.
*Pluto's ending theme is used instead of Donald's.
Donald & Goofy Crazy with the Heat Bob Carlson August 1 "The Chronological Donald, Volume Three"
"It's a Small World of Fun, Volume 2"
Final Donald and Goofy series. One version of this cartoon uses Goofy's theme music and on "The Chronological Donald, Volume Three", Donald's theme song is used.
Donald Duck Bootle Beetle Jack Hannah August 22 "The Chronological Donald, Volume Three"
Donald Duck Wide Open Spaces Jack King September 12 "The Chronological Donald, Volume Three"
Mickey Mouse Mickey's Delayed Date Charles Nichols October 3 "Mickey Mouse in Living Color, Volume Two"
"Mickey & Minnie's Sweetheart Stories"
"Best Pals: Mickey and Minnie"
Goofy Foul Hunting Jack Hannah October 31 "The Complete Goofy"
Pluto Mail Dog Jack Hannah November 14 "The Complete Pluto, Volume Two"
Donald Duck Chip an' Dale Jack Hannah November 28 "The Chronological Donald, Volume Three"
"Starring Chip 'n' Dale"
First cartoon to co-star Donald Duck and Chip n Dale.
Pluto Pluto's Blue Note Charles Nichols December 26 "The Complete Pluto, Volume Two"
"Extreme Music Fun"

1948

Series Title Director Release Date DVD Release Notes
Goofy They’re Off Jack Kinney January 23 "The Complete Goofy"
Goofy The Big Wash Clyde Geronimi February 6 "The Complete Goofy"
"Starring Goofy"
Donald Duck Drip Dippy Donald Jack King March 5 "The Chronological Donald, Volume Three"
Mickey Mouse Mickey Down Under Charles Nichols March 19 "Mickey Mouse in Living Color, Volume Two"
"It's a Small World of Fun, Volume 1"
Donald Duck Daddy Duck Jack Hannah April 16 "The Chronological Donald, Volume Three"
"Funny Factory with Donald"
Goofy's ending theme (a different version) is used instead of Donald's.
Pluto Bone Bandit Charles Nichols April 30 "The Complete Pluto, Volume Two"
Donald Duck Donald's Dream Voice Jack King May 21 "The Chronological Donald, Volume Three"
"Best Pals: Donald and Daisy"
Pluto Pluto's Purchase Charles Nichols July 9 "The Complete Pluto, Volume Two" Goofy's ending theme is used instead of Pluto's.
Donald Duck The Trial of Donald Duck Jack King July 30 "The Chronological Donald, Volume Three" Goofy's ending theme music (a different version) is used instead of Donald's.
Pluto Cat Nap Pluto Charles Nichols August 13 "The Complete Pluto, Volume Two"
"Best Pals: Mickey and Pluto"
Donald Duck Inferior Decorator Jack Hannah August 27 "The Chronological Donald, Volume Three"
"Starring Donald"
Pluto Pluto's Fledgling Charles Nichols September 10 "The Complete Pluto, Volume Two"
"Best Pals: Mickey and Pluto"
Donald Duck Soup's On Jack Hannah October 15 "The Chronological Donald, Volume Three"
"Funny Factory with Hewey, Dewey & Louie"
Goofy's ending theme is used instead of Donald's.
Donald Duck Three for Breakfast Jack Hannah November 2 "The Chronological Donald, Volume Three"
"Starring Chip 'n' Dale"
Mickey Mouse Mickey and the Seal Charles Nichols December 3 "Mickey Mouse in Living Color, Volume Two"
"Funny Factory with Mickey"
Donald Duck Tea for Two Hundred Jack Hannah December 24 "The Chronological Donald, Volume Three"

1949

Series Title Director Release Date DVD Release Notes
Pluto Pueblo Pluto Charles Nichols January 1 "The Complete Pluto, Volume Two"
"Best Pals: Mickey and Pluto"
"It's a Small World of Fun, Volume 3"
Donald Duck Donald's Happy Birthday Jack Hannah February 11 "The Chronological Donald, Volume Three"
Pluto Pluto's Surprise Package Charles Nichols March 4 "The Complete Pluto, Volume Two"Final appearance of Shelby Turtle.
Donald Duck Sea Salts Jack Hannah April 8 "The Chronological Donald, Volume Three"
Pluto Pluto's Sweater Charles Nichols April 29 "The Complete Pluto, Volume Two"
"Best Pals: Mickey and Minnie"
Final appearance of Figaro, the cat
Donald Duck Winter Storage Jack Hannah June 3 "The Chronological Donald, Volume Three"
Pluto Bubble Bee Charles Nichols June 24 "The Complete Pluto, Volume Two"
Donald Duck Honey Harvester Jack Hannah August 5 "The Chronological Donald, Volume Three"
Goofy Tennis Racquet Jack Kinney August 26 "The Complete Goofy"
"Extreme Sports Fun"
Donald Duck All in a Nutshell Jack Hannah September 2 "The Chronological Donald, Volume Three"
Goofy Goofy Gymnastics Jack Kinney September 23 "The Complete Goofy"
"Extreme Sports Fun"
Donald Duck The Greener Yard Jack Hannah October 14 "The Chronological Donald, Volume Three"
Pluto Sheep Dog Charles Nichols November 4 "The Complete Pluto, Volume Two"
Donald Duck Slide Donald Slide Jack Hannah November 25 "The Chronological Donald, Volume Three"
Donald Duck Toy Tinkers Jack Hannah December 16 "The Chronological Donald, Volume Three"
"Holiday Celebration with Mickey & Pals"

1950s

1950

Series Title Director Release Date DVD Release Notes
Pluto Pluto's Heart Throb Charles Nichols January 6 "The Complete Pluto, Volume Two"
"Mickey & Minnie's Sweetheart Stories"
Donald Duck Lion Around Jack Hannah January 20 "The Chronological Donald, Volume Three"
"Funny Factory with Hewey, Dewey & Louie"
Pluto Pluto and the Gopher Charles Nichols February 10 "The Complete Pluto, Volume Two"
"Best Pals: Mickey and Minnie"
N/A The Brave Engineer Jack Kinney March 3 "Disney Rarities: Celebrated Shorts: 1920s–1960s"
Disney's American Legends
Donald Duck Crazy Over Daisy Jack Hannah March 25 "The Chronological Donald, Volume Three"
"Best Pals: Donald and Daisy"
Only cartoon to co-star Daisy Duck and Chip 'n' Dale.
Pluto Wonder Dog Charles Nichols April 7 "The Complete Pluto, Volume Two"
Donald Duck Trailer Horn Jack Hannah April 28 "The Chronological Donald, Volume Three"
"Extreme Adventure Fun"
Pluto Primitive Pluto Charles Nichols May 19 "The Complete Pluto, Volume Two"
Pluto Puss Cafe Charles Nichols June 9 "The Complete Pluto, Volume Two"
Oliver & Company (20th Anniversary)
Goofy Motor Mania Jack Kinney June 30 "The Complete Goofy" First Goofy's Theme (1950-1954).
Pluto Pests of the West Charles Nichols July 21 "The Complete Pluto, Volume Two"
Pluto Food for Feudin' Charles Nichols August 11 "The Complete Pluto, Volume Two"
"Starring Chip 'n' Dale"
Disney's Have a Laugh!, Volume One"
Donald Duck Hook, Lion & Sinker Jack Hannah September 1 "The Chronological Donald, Volume Three"
Pluto Camp Dog Charles Nichols September 22 "The Complete Pluto, Volume Two"
Donald Duck Bee at the Beach Jack Hannah October 13 "The Chronological Donald, Volume Three"
"Starring Donald"
Goofy Hold That Pose Jack Kinney November 3 "The Complete Goofy"
"Starring Goofy"
N/A Morris the Midget Moose Charles Nichols November 24 "Disney Rarities: Celebrated Shorts: 1920s–1960s"
"Timeless Tales, Volume Three"
Donald Duck Out on a Limb Jack Hannah December 15 "The Chronological Donald, Volume Three"
"Starring Chip 'n' Dale"

1951

Series Title Director Release Date DVD Release Notes
Goofy Lion Down Jack Kinney January 5 "The Complete Goofy"
"Starring Goofy"
Chip 'n' Dale Chicken in the Rough Jack Hannah January 19 "Starring Chip 'n' Dale" First cartoon produced in the Chip 'n' Dale series.
Pluto Cold Storage Jack Kinney February 9 "The Complete Pluto, Volume Two"
Donald Duck Dude Duck Jack Hannah March 2 "The Chronological Donald, Volume Four"
Goofy Home Made Home Jack Kinney March 23 "The Complete Goofy"
Donald Duck Corn Chips Jack Hannah March 23 "The Chronological Donald, Volume Four"
"Holiday Celebration with Mickey & Pals"
Goofy Cold War Jack Kinney April 27 "The Complete Goofy"
Pluto Plutopia Charles Nichols May 18 "Mickey Mouse in Living Color, Volume Two"
"The Complete Pluto, Volume Two"
"Best Pals: Mickey and Pluto"
Donald Duck Test Pilot Donald Jack Hannah June 8 "The Chronological Donald, Volume Four"
Goofy Tomorrow We Diet! Jack Kinney June 29 "The Complete Goofy"
Donald Duck Lucky Number Jack Hannah July 20 "The Chronological Donald, Volume Four"
"Funny Factory with Hewey, Dewey & Louie"
Mickey Mouse R'coon Dawg Charles Nichols August 10 "Mickey Mouse in Living Color, Volume Two"
"Funny Factory with Mickey"
Goofy Get Rich Quick Jack Kinney August 31 "The Complete Goofy"
Pluto Cold Turkey Charles Nichols September 21 "The Complete Pluto, Volume Two" Final cartoon produced in the Pluto series. The final appearance of Milton the Cat.
Goofy Fathers Are People Jack Kinney October 21 "The Complete Goofy"
Donald Duck Out of Scale Jack Hannah November 2 "The Chronological Donald, Volume Four"
"Starring Chip 'n' Dale"
Goofy No Smoking Jack Kinney November 23 "The Complete Goofy"
Donald Duck Bee On Guard Jack Hannah December 14 "The Chronological Donald, Volume Four"

1952

Series Title Director Release Date DVD Release Notes
Goofy Father's Lion Jack Kinney January 4 "The Complete Goofy"
"Funny Factory with Goofy"
Donald Duck Donald Applecore Jack Hannah January 18 "The Chronological Donald, Volume Four"
Melody Time (Gold Classic Collection)
N/A Lambert the Sheepish Lion Jack Hannah February 8 "Disney Rarities: Celebrated Shorts: 1920s–1960s"
The Fox and the Hound (25th Anniversary)
Melody Time (Gold Classic Collection)
Goofy Hello Aloha Jack Kinney February 19 "The Complete Goofy"
"Extreme Adventure Fun"
"It's a Small World of Fun, Volume 3"
Chip 'n' Dale Two Chips and a Miss Jack Hannah March 21 "Starring Chip 'n' Dale"
Goofy Man's Best Friend Jack Kinney April 4 "The Complete Goofy"
"Funny Factory with Goofy"
Donald Duck Let's Stick Together Jack Hannah April 25 "The Chronological Donald, Volume Four"
Goofy Two-Gun Goofy Jack Kinney May 16 "The Complete Goofy"
N/A Susie the Little Blue Coupe Clyde Geronimi June 6 "It's a Small World of Fun, Volume 2"
The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad (Gold Collection)
Goofy Teachers Are People Jack Kinney June 27 "The Complete Goofy"
Donald Duck Uncle Donald's Ants Jack Hannah July 18 "The Chronological Donald, Volume Four"
N/A The Little House Wilfred Jackson August 8 "Disney Rarities: Celebrated Shorts: 1920s–1960s"
"It's a Small World of Fun, Volume 4"
Mickey Mouse Pluto's Party Milt Schaffer September 19 "Mickey Mouse in Living Color, Volume Two"
"Best Pals: Mickey and Pluto"
Donald Duck Trick or Treat Jack Hannah October 10 "The Chronological Donald, Volume Four"
Goofy Two Weeks Vacation Jack Kinney October 31 "The Complete Goofy"
"Extreme Adventure Fun"
Mickey Mouse Pluto's Christmas Tree Jack Hannah November 21 "Mickey Mouse in Living Color, Volume Two"
"Classic Holiday Stories"
Final appearance of Donald Duck and Goofy in a Mickey Mouse Cartoon
Only appearance of Chip 'n' Dale in a Mickey Mouse Cartoon
Final appearance of Minnie Mouse, until in "Mickey's Christmas Carol"
Goofy How to Be a Detective Jack Kinney December 12 "The Complete Goofy"

1953

Series Title Director Release Date DVD Release Notes
Goofy Father's Day Off Jack Kinney March 28 "The Complete Goofy"
"Starring Goofy"
Mickey Mouse The Simple Things Charles Nichols April 18 "Mickey Mouse in Living Color, Volume Two" *Last Mickey Mouse short produced by Walt Disney.
  • Final appearance of Mickey Mouse & Pluto, until in "Mickey's Christmas Carol" and "The Prince and the Pauper".
Goofy For Whom the Bulls Toil Jack Kinney May 9 "The Complete Goofy"
"It's a Small World of Fun, Volume 4"
Adventures in Music Melody Ward Kimball
Charles Nichols
May 28 "Disney Rarities: Celebrated Shorts: 1920s–1960s" First of two Adventures in Music shorts. Released in 3-D. First Appearance Of Professor Owl.
Donald Duck Don's Fountain of Youth Jack Hannah May 30 "The Chronological Donald, Volume Four"
"Funny Factory with Huey, Dewey & Louie"
Goofy Father's Week-End Jack Kinney June 20 "The Complete Goofy"
"Funny Factory with Goofy"
Goofy How to Dance Jack Kinney July 11 "The Complete Goofy"
"Starring Goofy"
"Extreme Music Fun"
Donald Duck The New Neighbor Jack Hannah August 1 "The Chronological Donald, Volume Four"
N/A Football Now and Then Jack Kinney October 2 "Disney Rarities: Celebrated Shorts: 1920s–1960s
Donald Duck Rugged Bear Jack Hannah October 23 "The Chronological Donald, Volume Four"
Adventures in Music Toot, Whistle, Plunk and Boom Ward Kimball
Charles Nichols
November 10 "Disney Rarities: Celebrated Shorts: 1920s–1960s"
"Fantasia 2000"
*Second of two Adventures in Music short.
  • First Disney cartoon produced in 2:35.1 CinemaScope.
N/A Ben and Me Hamilton Luske November 11 "Disney Rarities: Celebrated Shorts: 1920s–1960s"
"Timeless Tales, Volume Three"
Received an Academy Award Nomination in the Short Subject (Two-reel) category.
Donald Duck Working for Peanuts Jack Hannah November 11 "The Chronological Donald, Volume Four"
"Starring Chip 'n' Dale"
Released in 3-D
Goofy How to Sleep Jack Kinney December 25 "The Complete Goofy"
Donald Duck Canvas Back Duck Jack Hannah December 25 "The Chronological Donald, Volume Four"
"Funny Factory with Donald"
*Final Cartoon to co-star Donald and Pete.
  • Only Cartoon to co-star Huey, Dewey & Louie and Pete.

1954

Series Title Director Release Date DVD Release Notes
Donald Duck Spare the Rod Jack Hannah January 15 "The Chronological Donald, Volume Four" Cameo appearance of Casey Jr.(Black Train).
Donald Duck Donald's Diary Jack Kinney March 5 "The Chronological Donald, Volume Four"
"Best Pals: Donald and Daisy"
Chip 'n' Dale The Lone Chipmunks Jack Kinney April 19 Davy Crockett (2-movie set) Last cartoon produced in Chip 'n' Dale series. Only Cartoon to co-star Chip 'n' Dale and Pete. Final appearance of Pete, until in "Mickey's Christmas Carol"
N/A Pigs Is Pigs Jack Kinney May 21 "Disney Rarities: Celebrated Shorts: 1920s–1960s"
N/A Casey Bats Again Jack Kinney June 18 Melody Time (Gold Classic Collection)
Donald Duck Dragon Around Jack Hannah July 16 "The Chronological Donald, Volume Four"
"Starring Chip 'n' Dale"
Donald Duck Grin and Bear It Jack Hannah August 13 "The Chronological Donald, Volume Four" First appearances of ranger J. Audubon Woodlore & Humphrey, the bear
N/A Social Lion Jack Kinney October 15 "Disney Rarities: Celebrated Shorts: 1920s–1960s" 2 cartoon appearance of Lambert Lion.
Final Goofy's Theme (1950-1954).
Donald Duck The Flying Squirrel Jack Hannah November 12 "The Chronological Donald, Volume Four"
Donald Duck Grand Canyonscope Charles Nichols November 23 "The Chronological Donald, Volume Four" Produced in 2:35.1 CinemaScope
Final Cartoon to co-star Donald Duck and Louie the mountain lion.
Only Cartoon to co-star Louie and J. Audubon Woodlore.
Final appearance of Louie the Mountain Lion.

1955

Series Title Director Release Date DVD Release Notes
Donald Duck No Hunting Jack Hannah January 14 "The Chronological Donald, Volume Four" Produced in 2:35.1 CinemaScope. Donald Duck's final solo cartoon.
Donald Duck Bearly Asleep Jack Hannah August 19 "The Chronological Donald, Volume Four" Produced in 2:35.1 CinemaScope
Donald Duck Beezy Bear Jack Hannah September 2 "The Chronological Donald, Volume Four" Produced in 2:35.1 CinemaScope
Donald Duck Up a Tree Jack Hannah September 3 "The Chronological Donald, Volume Four"

1956

Series Title Director Release Date DVD Release Notes
Donald Duck Chips Ahoy Jack Kinney February 24 "The Chronological Donald, Volume Four" Produced in 2:35.1 CinemaScope
Last Donald Duck short to be distributed by RKO.

Final appearance of Chip and Dale, until in "Mickey's Christmas Carol" Final cartoon to co-star Donald Duck, Chip and Dale.

Humphrey the Bear Hooked Bear Jack Hannah April 27 "Disney Rarities: Celebrated Shorts: 1920s–1960s" Produced in 2:35.1 CinemaScope
N/A Jack and Old Mac Bill Justice July 18 "Disney Rarities: Celebrated Shorts: 1920s–1960s"
First short distributed by Disney's own distribution firm Buena Vista.
Humphrey the Bear In the Bag Jack Hannah July 27 "Disney Rarities: Celebrated Shorts: 1920s–1960s" Last short produced in 2:35.1 CinemaScope
Last short Distributed by RKO Radio Pictures. Final appearances of ranger J. Audubon Woodlore & Humphrey, the bear
N/A A Cowboy Needs a Horse Bill Justice November 6 "Disney Rarities: Celebrated Shorts: 1920s–1960s"
"It's a Small World of Fun, Volume 1"
Donald Duck How to Have an Accident in the Home Charles Nichols December 30 "The Chronological Donald, Volume Four" Produced in 2:35.1 CinemaScope
First Donald Duck short to be distributed by Disney's own distribution firm Buena Vista.

1957-1959

Series Title Director Release Date DVD Release Notes
N/A The Story of Anyburg U.S.A. Clyde Geronimi June 19, 1957 "Disney Rarities: Celebrated Shorts: 1920s–1960s"
N/A The Truth About Mother Goose Wolfgang Reitherman
Bill Justice
August 28, 1957 "Disney Rarities: Celebrated Shorts: 1920s–1960s"
N/A Paul Bunyan Les Clark August 1, 1958 "Disney Rarities: Celebrated Shorts: 1920s–1960s"
"Disney's American Legends"
Donald Duck Donald in Mathmagic Land Hamilton Luske June 26, 1959 "The Chronological Donald, Volume Four"
Donald in Mathmagic Land
Received an Academy Award Nomination in the Documentary (short subject) category.
Donald Duck How to Have an Accident at Work September 2, 1959 "The Chronological Donald, Volume Four" Final appearance of Daisy Duck (cameo as Donald's unnamed wife), until in "Mickey's Christmas Carol"
N/A Noah's Ark Bill Justice November 10, 1959 "Disney Rarities: Celebrated Shorts: 1920s–1960s" First Stop-motion film created by Walt Disney Studio.

1960s

Series Title Director Release Date DVD Release Notes
N/A Goliath II Wolfgang Reitherman January 21, 1960 "Disney Rarities: Celebrated Shorts: 1920s–1960s"
"It's a Small World of Fun, Volume 1"
Goofy Aquamania Wolfgang Reitherman February 20, 1961 "The Complete Goofy"
"Funny Factory with Goofy"
Final cartoon Produced in the Goofy series.
N/A The Saga of Windwagon Smith Charles Nichols March 16, 1961 "Disney Rarities: Celebrated Shorts: 1920s–1960s"
Donald Duck Donald and the Wheel Hamilton Luske June 21, 1961 "The Chronological Donald, Volume Four"
Donald Duck The Litterbug Hamilton Luske June 21, 1961 "The Chronological Donald, Volume Four" Final cartoon Produced in the Donald Duck series.
N/A A Symposium on Popular Songs Bill Justice December 19, 1962 "Disney Rarities: Celebrated Shorts: 1920s–1960s" Only appearance of Ludwig Von Drake in theatrical product,. Film combines traditional animation with Stop-motion.
Goofy Freewayphobia or The Art of Driving the Super Highway Les Clark February 13, 1965
Donald Duck Donald's Fire Survival Plan Les Clark May 5, 1965
Donald Duck Steel and America Les Clark May 5, 1965
Goofy Goofy's Freeway Troubles Les Clark September 22, 1965 Final appearance of Goofy, until in "Mickey's Christmas Carol"
Winnie the Pooh Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree* Wolfgang Reitherman February 4, 1966 Edited into The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh. Last short released in Walt Disney's lifetime
N/A Scrooge McDuck and Money Hamilton Luske March 23, 1967 Only appearance of Scrooge McDuck., until in "Mickey's Christmas Carol"
Final appearances of Huey, Dewey & Louie, until in "Mickey's Christmas Carol"
Winnie the Pooh Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day Wolfgang Reitherman December 20, 1968 Pooh's Grand Adventure: The Search for Christopher Robin Last short produced by Walt Disney. Edited into The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
N/A It's Tough to Be a Bird Ward Kimball December 10, 1969

1970s

Series Title Director Release Date DVD Release Notes
Winnie the Pooh Winnie the Pooh and Tigger Too John Lounsbery December 20, 1974 The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh Edited into The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
N/A The Small One Don Bluth December 16, 1978 "Classic Holiday Stories"

1980s

Series Title Director Release Date DVD Release Notes
N/A Vincent Tim Burton October 1, 1982 The Nightmare Before Christmas Stop-motion
N/A Fun with Mr. Future Darrell Van Citters October 27, 1982 Limited release in Los Angeles only
Winnie the Pooh Winnie the Pooh and a Day for Eeyore Rick Reinert March 11, 1983 The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh Produced by Rick Reinert Productions
Mickey Mouse Mickey's Christmas Carol Burny Mattinson December 16, 1983 "Mickey Mouse in Living Color, Volume Two"
"Classic Holiday Stories"
Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Goofy, Pluto, Horace, Clarabelle, Daisy, Pete, Chip, and Dale, Huey, Duey and Louie, Scrooge, Willie, Clara, The Three Little Pigs and many more all return in this cartoon. This was also the first Mickey Mouse cartoon produced without Walt Disney. All films from now on produced in modern widescreen aspect ratio.
N/A Oilspot and Lipstick Michael Cedeno July 28, 1986 Computer animation
Screened at SIGGRAPH
Goofy Sport Goofy in Soccermania Matthew O'Callaghan May 27, 1987 "Extreme Sports Fun" (Region 2 only) TV special (originally planned for theatrical release)
Roger Rabbit Tummy Trouble Rob Minkoff June 23, 1989 In theaters with Honey, I Shrunk the Kids
Who Framed Roger Rabbit (Vista Series)
First Roger Rabbit cartoon. Co-production with Amblin Entertainment.

1990s

Series Title Director Release Date DVD Release Notes
Roger Rabbit Roller Coaster Rabbit Rob Minkoff June 15, 1990 In theaters with Dick Tracy

Who Framed Roger Rabbit (Vista Series)

Mickey Mouse The Prince and the Pauper George Scribner November 16, 1990 In theaters with The Rescuers Down Under

"Mickey Mouse in Living Color, Volume Two"
"Timeless Tales, Volume One

N/A Petal to the Metal David Block August 7, 1992 3 Ninjas Produced by Walt Disney Television Animation

Bonkers (TV series) Episode

Roger Rabbit Trail Mix-Up Barry Cook March 12, 1993 In theaters with A Far Off Place
Who Framed Roger Rabbit (Vista series)
Last Roger Rabbit cartoon. Co-production with Amblin Entertainment.
Mickey Mouse Runaway Brain Chris Bailey August 11, 1995 "Mickey Mouse in Living Color, Volume Two" Released in North America with A Kid in King Arthur's Court and in other countries with A Goofy Movie.
N/A Stand by Me Steve Moore December 22, 1995 Produced by Walt Disney Television Animation
N/A Redux Riding Hood Steve Moore August 5, 1997 Produced by Walt Disney Television Animation
N/A Three Little Pigs Darrell Rooney October 21, 1997 Produced by Walt Disney Television Animation

2000s

Series Title Director Release Date Release format Notes
N/A John Henry Mark Henn October 30, 2000 Disney's American Legends Based on African American folk hero John Henry; only shown to the general public six times over three days at Hollywood's El Capitan Theatre[5]
N/A Destino Dominique Monfery October 10, 2003 Fantasia and Fantasia 2000 (two movie collection) Was originally made for a third Fantasia Film
N/A Lorenzo Mike Gabriel April 6, 2004 Was originally made for a third Fantasia Film
N/A The Little Matchgirl Roger Allers June 6, 2006 The Little Mermaid (Platinum Edition) Was originally made for a third Fantasia Film
Goofy How to Hook Up Your Home Theater[6] Stevie Wermers
Kevin Deters
December 21, 2007 In theaters with National Treasure: Book of Secrets To test Toon Boom Harmony
N/A Glago's Guest Chris Williams June 10, 2008 Pre-screened at Annecy Animation Film Festival 2008 Computer Animation

2010s

Series Title Director Release date Release format Notes
N/A Tick Tock Tale[7] Dean Wellins June 2010 Pre-screened at Annecy Animation Film Festival 2010 Computer animation
N/A The Ballad of Nessie Stevie Wermers
Kevin Deters
March 5, 2011 In theaters with Winnie the Pooh
Tangled Tangled Ever After Nathan Greno
Byron Howard
January 13, 2012 In theaters with Beauty and the Beast 3D Computer Animation
N/A Paperman[8][9] John Kahrs June 2012
November 2, 2012
In theaters with Wreck-It Ralph Hybrid animation
First Disney animated short to win the Academy Award in 43 years. Pre-screened at Annecy Animation Film Festival 2012
Mickey Mouse Get a Horse! Lauren MacMullan June 11, 2013
November 27, 2013
In theaters with Frozen Hybrid Animation
Pre-Screened at Annecy International Animated Film Festival
N/A Feast[10] Patrick Osborne June 10, 2014
November 7, 2014
In theaters with Big Hero 6 Hybrid Animation
Pre-Screened at Annecy International Animated Film Festival
Frozen Frozen Fever[11] Chris Buck
Jennifer Lee
March 13, 2015 In theaters with Cinderella Computer Animation
N/A Inner Workings Leo Matsuda June 17, 2016
November 23, 2016
In theaters with Moana Hybrid animation
Pre-screened at Annecy International Animated Film Festival
Moana Mini Moana Dean Wellins July 18, 2016
December 23, 2016
In theatres with The BFG Computer animation
Pre-screened at Annecy International Animated Film Festival

Non-theatrical shorts

Note: Includes DTV shorts, which have been released as bonus content on VHS/DVD/Blu-ray releases of Disney features. This list also includes educational shorts, theme park attractions featuring well known characters. Finnally this list also included TV specials, produced by Disney studio and screened by ABC.

Series Title Director Release date Release format Notes
N/A Family Planning December 1, 1967 Donald Duck (host), Non-theatrical and mostly shown in Latin America
Winnie the Pooh Winnie the Pooh Discovers the Seasons Rick Reinert September 6, 1981 Educational distributed to schools.Created for Walt Disney Educational by Rick Reinert Productions
N/A Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable January 21, 1995 Theme Park Attraction Currently showing at The Land
N/A Grievance of a Starmaker* 2002 "Walt Disney's It's a Small World of Fun!" Produced by Walt Disney Japan
Direct-to-DVD.
Mickey Mouse Mickey's PhilharMagic George Scribner October 3, 2003 Theme Park Attraction Computer Animation
N/A A Dairy Tale Will Finn
John Sanford
September 14, 2004 Home on the Range Direct-to-DVD short
N/A One By One Pixote Hunt August 31, 2004 The Lion King 2: Simba's Pride Was originally made for a third Fantasia Film
N/A The Cat That Looked at a King Dave Bossert December 14, 2004 Mary Poppins (40th & 45th Anniversary Editions) Produced by DisneyToon Studios

Animation produced by The Answer Studio
Direct-to-DVD short

Lilo & Stitch The Origin of Stitch Mike Disa August 30, 2005 Lilo & Stitch 2: Stitch Has a Glitch Produced by DisneyToon Studios
Direct-to-DVD short
Bolt Super Rhino Nathan Greno March 22, 2009 Bolt Computer Animation
Direct-to-DVD short
Prep & Landing Prep & Landing Stevie Wermers
Kevin Deters
December 8, 2009 ABC television special Computer Animation
Prep & Landing Tiny's Big Adventure December 9, 2009 ABC television special Computer Animation
Prep & Landing Operation: Secret Santa Stevie Wermers
Kevin Deters
December 7, 2010* ABC television special Computer Animation
Goofy Checkin' in with Goofy[12] February 16, 2011* Webtoon Opening titles homage to golden age cartoons of the 1940s
Prep & Landing Prep & Landing: Naughty vs. Nice Stevie Wermers
Kevin Deters
December 5, 2011* ABC television special Computer Animation
N/A Electric Holiday[13] November 15, 2012* Webtoon
Frankenweenie Captain Sparky vs the Flying Saucers Mark Waring[14] January 8, 2013* Direct-to-DVD short Stop-motion
N/A Oswald Holiday Greeting Card December 1, 2013 Webtoon Produced by Disney of Japan. Only 34 seconds in length.
101 Dalmatians The Further Adventures of Thunderbolt*[15] TBA February 10, 2015 On Blu-ray/DVD with the original One Hundred and One Dalmatians

Miscellaneous shorts

Various, documentaries, educational and propaganda shorts that don't generally fit in with other Disney shorts as they don't feature any well known Disney characters.

Series Title Director Release Date DVD Release Notes
N/A Food Will Win the War July 21, 1942 "On the Front Lines" Non-theatrical government - war short
Produced for U.S. Department of Agriculture
N/A Stop That Tank!
(aka: Boys Anti-Tank Rifle)
Ub Iwerks ?.?.1942 "Walt Disney Treasures: Wave Three"War propaganda short produced for the National Film Board of Canada
N/A The Grain That Built a Hemisphere Bill Roberts January 4, 1943 "On the Front Lines" *Non-theatrical Government - war short
Produced for Coordinator of Inter-American Affairs


Received an Academy Award Nomination in the Documentary category.

N/A Water, Friend or Enemy Clyde Geronimi April 6, 1943 *Non-theatrical Government - war short
Sponsored by Coordinator of Inter-American Affairs.
N/A Defense Against Invasion August 11, 1943 "On the Front Lines" Non-theaterical Government - war short
Produced for Coordinator of Inter-American Affairs
Produced on higher budget than most other shorts produced for Coordinator of Inter-American Affairs.
A Few Quick Facts* Voting for Service Men overseas ?.?.1944 Non-theatrical government - war short
Produced for US Army
A Few Quick Facts* Venereal Disease ?.?.1944 Non-theatrical government - war short
produced for US Army
Lost film
N/A The Right Spark Plug in the Right Place February 12, 1945 Non-theatrical industrial short
Produced for Electric Auto-Lite Company.
A Few Quick Facts Another Change ?.?.1945 Non-theatrical government shorts
produced for US Army
N/A The Dawn of Better Living May 28, 1945 Non-theatrical industrial short
Produced for Westinghouse Electric
N/A Something You Didn't Eat June 11, 1945 Non-theatrical industrial short
Produced for Cereal Institute
Health for the Americas Hookworm June 30, 1945 Non-theatrical government - war short
Produced for Coordinator of Inter-American Affairs
Health for the Americas Insects as Carriers of Disease June 30, 1945 Non-theatrical government war short
Produced for Coordinator of Inter-American Affairs
Health for the Americas Cleanliness Brings Health June 30, 1945 "On the Front Lines"Non-theatrical Government - war short
Produced for Coordinator of Inter-American Affairs
Health for the Americas Infant Care and Feeding July 31, 1945 Non-theatrical government war short
Produced for Coordinator of Inter-American Affairs
N/A Hold Your Horsepower August 8, 1945 Non-theatrical industrial short
Produced for The Texans Company
Health for the Americas The Human Body August 13, 1945 Non-theatrical government- war short
Produced for Coordinator of Inter-American Affairs
Health for the Americas What Is Disease? [a.k.a. The Unseen Enemy] August 13, 1945 Non-theatrical government - war short
Produced for Coordinator of Inter-American Affairs
Health for the Americas Tuberculosis August 13, 1945 Non-theatrical government - war short
Produced for Coordinator of Inter-American Affairs
alternative version is known to exist.
Health for the Americas How Disease Travels August 22, 1945 Non-theatrical government war short
Produced for Coordinator of Inter-American Affairs
N/A Light Is What You Make It December 3, 1945 Non-theatrical Industrial short
Produced for National Better Light Better Sight Bureau
N/A The ABC of Hand Tools February 5, 1946 Non-theatrical industrial short
Produced for General Motors
N/A The Building of a Tire February 14, 1946 Non-theatrical industrial short
Produced for Firestone Tire and Rubber Company
N/A Bathing Time For Baby March 12, 1946 Non-theatrical industrial short
produced for Johnson & Johnson
Health for the Americas Planning For Good Eating April 3, 1946 "On the Front Lines"Non-theatrical governmental short
Produced for Coordinator of Inter-American Affairs
Health for the Americas Environmental Sanitation April 3, 1946 Non-theatrical governmental short
Produced for Coordinator of Inter-American Affairs
N/A Treasure from the Sea September 30, 1946 non-theatrical industrial short
produced for Dow Chemical Company
Lost Film
N/A The Story of Menstruation October 18, 1946 Non-theatrical industrial short
produced for Kimberly-Clark and International Cellu-Cotton Company
N/A How to Catch a Cold August 1, 1951 Commercial short
Produced for Kleenex Tissue
Despite being titled "How to.." Goofy does not appear.
Upjohn's Triangle of Health Steps Toward Maturity and Health Les Clark June 1968 Created by Walt Disney Educational and distributed to Schools
Upjohn's Triangle of Health Understanding Stresses and Strains Les Clark June 1968 Created by Walt Disney Educational and distributed to Schools
Upjohn's Triangle of Health Physical Fitness and Good Health Les Clark August 1969 Created by Walt Disney Educational and distributed to Schools
Upjohn's Triangle of Health The Social Side of Health Les Clark August 1969 Created by Walt Disney Educational and distributed to Schools
What Should I Do? The Fight Les Clark August 1969 Created by Walt Disney Educational and distributed to Schools
What Should I Do? The Game Les Clark December 1969 Created by Walt Disney Educational and distributed to Schools
What Should I Do? The New Girl Les Clark March 1970 Created by Walt Disney Educational and distributed to Schools
What Should I Do? The Lunch Money Les Clark July 1970 Created by Walt Disney Educational and distributed to Schools
What Should I Do? The Project Les Clark December 1970 Created by Walt Disney Educational and distributed to Schools
Educational The Great Search: Man's Need for Power and Energy Les Clark December 1971 Created by Walt Disney Educational and distributed to Schools. Last short released during Roy Disney's lifetime
Educational Get the Message Les Clark July 1972 Created by Walt Disney Educational and distributed to Schools
Educational VD Attack Plan Les Clark January 1973 Created by Walt Disney Educational and distributed to Schools
Educational Understanding Alcohol Use and Abuse John Ewing September 1979 Created by Walt Disney Educational and distributed to Schools
Educational Smoking: The Choice Is Yours John Ewing September 1981 Created for Walt Disney Educational by Sunwest Production and distributed to Schools
Educational Foods and Fun: A Nutrition Adventure Rick Reinert September ?, 1980 Created for Walt Disney Educational by Rick Reinert Studio and distributed to Schools
Educational Harold And His Amazing Green Plants" Bob Kurtz August 1984** Created for Walt Disney Educational by Kurtz & Friends and distributed to Schools
Educational How to Exercise? March 1984 Created for Walt Disney Educational by Sunwest Production and distributed to Schools
Educational What Is Fitness Exercise? March 1984 Created for Walt Disney Educational by Sunwest Production and distributed to Schools
Educational Why Exercise? March 1984 Created for Walt Disney Educational by Sunwest Production and distributed to Schools
Educational Advice on Lice 1985 Created for by Walt Disney Educational
Educational The Animated Atlas of the World 1986 Produced for Epcot Educational program.
Educational Suited for the Sea 1986 Produced for Epcot Educational program.
Educational Recycle Rex Howard E. Baker February 5, 1993 Dinosaur (Region 1 only) Created by Walt Disney Educational and distributed to Schools. Animation produced by Klasky Csupo.

See also

Intersecting lists of shorts

Related television series

Other

References

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