MICKEY and MINNIE MOUSE : Original Animation Drawing (Walt Disney, 1933)

Mickey's Mellerdrammer : Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse Original Animation Production Drawing (Walt Disney, 1933).

"I wish I was in Dixie! Hooray! Hooray!" Capturing one of the theatrical traditions of the time, Mickey and Minnie take on the roles of Topsy and Little Eva in this original animation drawing from Mickey's Mellerdrammer. This Wilfred Jackson-directed short debuted on March 18, 1933, and was loosely based on the well-known anti-slavery novel Uncle Tom's Cabin with the characters performing in a "Tom's Show" in a reflection of the cultural norms of the time. Performing a tap-dance together this image of Mickey and Minnie can be spotted near the 2:11 timestamp of the film when viewed online. Rendered in graphite to full-figures on the 12 field 2-peghole animation sheet numbered 53 in the bottom right. With typical production handling wear, minor to light age-related toning with slight variance likely from a previous mat display, light staining near Mickey and Minnie's joined hands and the edges of the sheet, and edge wear.

It is very rare to have both characters in the same drawing!

The paper used by Disney studios in the 1920s-1930s contains a distinctive watermark, visible in one of the photos, which further attests to its authenticity.

Condition : Very good. The sheet has a slight discoloration in the center, probably due to framing in the past. (See photos)

Size : 30 x 25 cm

The drawing is sold unframed.

SOLD WITH A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY