Original production animation drawing of Minnie Mouse from "Mickey's Rival," 1936, Walt Disney Studios; Graphite pencil on peg hole paper; Numbered 12-A lower right; Size - Minnie Mouse: 4 x 4 1/4", Sheet 10 x 12"; Unframed.
"Mickey's
Rival," 1936 is a Mickey Mouse cartoon short that was directed by
Wilfred Jackson, produced by Walt Disney, and was released on June 20,
1936. The short stars a voice cast of Walt Disney as Mickey Mouse,
Marcellite Garner as Minnie Mouse, and Sonny Dawson as Mortimer Mouse.
"Mickey's Rival" is notable as being the animated debut of Mortimer
Mouse.
When Walt Disney was in the process of creating Mickey Mouse, he initially suggested the name of Mortimer Mouse. However, his wife Lillian felt the name sounded too pompous and suggested Mickey instead. Years later in 1936, the name Mortimer was finally used for a new character that was to be a rival for Mickey Mouse competing for Minnie Mouse's affections. Mortimer only appeared in a single cartoon "Mickey's Rival," 1936 and was never seen in animation again until the year 2000!
Close up of the original production animation drawing of Minnie Mouse.
The
story of "Mickey's Rival" is the Minnie Mouse's old friend Mortimer
Mouse drops in on Mickey and Minnie having a picnic. It doesn't take
long for Mickey to become frustrated and angry at Mortimer's practical
jokes, and Mickey's car is not happy either! When Mortimer teases and
enrages a nearby bull, he speeds away in his sports car; leaving Mickey
and Minnie to deal with the bull. Fortunately Mickey and Minnie are
aided by Mickey's car.
This
is a wonderful original production animation drawing of Minnie Mouse. She is full figure, seated on the ground with her legs crossed, eyes and mouth open, and is from the scene when she is applauding Mortimer for his performance as a matador opposite a very angry bull. A rare
and very beautiful drawing from the 1936 Walt Disney animated short "Mickey's Rival." This would be a great addition to any animation art collection!
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