Mickey Mouse 006 – When the Cats Away (1929) Director: Walt Disney Studio: Walt Disney Studios Starring: Walt Disney (voice of Mickey Mouse, uncredited), Marcellite Garner (voice of Minnie Mouse, uncredited) Release Date: March 5, 1929 Runtime: 7 minutes Format: Black & White | Mono | Sound | Animated Country: United States Language: English Genres: Animation | Comedy | Musical | Short | Animal --- Summary: When the adults leave, the kittens of the farm throw a mischievous party, causing chaos in the barnyard. Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse get caught up in the fun, trying to restore order while participating in the musical antics. The short blends slapstick humor, rhythmic musical sequences, and playful animation, capturing the energy and whimsy of Disney’s early cartoons. --- Background: When the Cats Away is an early Mickey Mouse sound cartoon that demonstrates Disney’s experimentation with synchronized sound, music, and character-driven gags. The short features rubber hose animation and anthropomorphized animals, reflecting the influence of vaudeville and silent slapstick comedy while advancing Disney’s sound cartoon techniques. --- Trivia: One of the early Mickey Mouse shorts to showcase mischievous animals as central characters. Walt Disney provided the voice of Mickey Mouse; Marcellite Garner voiced Minnie Mouse. Features musical sequences integrated into the comedic action. Public domain status allows wide circulation in vintage animation compilations. Highlights Mickey’s playful personality and early experimentation with musical comedy. --- Hashtags: #MickeyMouse #WhenTheCatsAway #1929Animation #WaltDisney #BlackAndWhiteCartoon #ClassicAnimation #PublicDomainCartoon #EarlySoundCartoon #AnimatedShort #VintageDisney #AnimalComedy #MusicalAnimation