14 Shades of Disney, Shade 10: Mickey's Delayed Date

Shade #10: Mickey’s Delayed Date (1947)
Starring: Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and Pluto
Setting: Nighttime in the City

Plot: Minnie is irate with Mickey when he oversleeps for their dance date.  But, when she gives him a second chance, it’s a mad dash to meet her before it’s too late.  

Box of Chocolates:

This is the last short where Walt Disney voices Mickey.

This cartoon’s storyline is similar to that of the new Mickey short, Bad Ear Day.

Unbeknownst to Mickey, it’s not a mere dance party but a “Hard Times Costume Party.”

This is Minnie’s last speaking role in a classic Disney short.

The Morning After:

Everything always works out for Mickey.  Of course, it also helps when you have a trusty pup like Pluto by your side.  But how much of this is luck and how much of it is a form of Karma?  You see, Mickey always treats everyone well (unlike Donald) and curries a lot of favour this way – Minnie gives him a second chance, Pluto is always ready to lend a paw, etc.  Then, there’s also a lot of luck like when Mickey’s tuxedo gets ruined to the point that it’s now perfect for the party when he would’ve otherwise been overdressed.  However, when comparing the two, I find Mickey a little boring while Donald is infinitely more interesting.