Mickey's Movies

<p>A Few Words About Our Star</p><p></p><p>In this definitive book about the cinematic career of Mickey Mouse animation historian Gijs Grob analyzes each of Mickey's theatrical films in chronological order with introductory essays plot summaries and notes about the talented creatives who brought Mickey to the silver screen.</p><p></p><p>Grob divides Mickey's filmography into seven parts beginning with his first primitive efforts in 1928 and continuing through Get a Horse! in 2013 with substantial sections about Mickey's barnyard years the introduction of his friends and rivals and his settling down to cartoon prosperity as Goofy Pluto and Donald eclipse his fame.</p><p></p><p>The book also includes a look at Mickey's doppelgangers the little-remembered Foxy Milton and Rita; a list of Mickey's Academy Award nominations; comprehensive show notes that include release dates and the names of the animators storymen layout artists musicians directors and others who created each Mickey film; and extensive notes and index.</p><p></p><p>Throughout Grob stays opinionated pointing out flaws where he finds them and not letting Mickey (or Disney) off the hook for a poor performance.</p><p></p>