Goofy and Wilbur

Author: Leandro Alegsa Creation date: November 13, 2022

Goofy and Wilbur is an animated cartoon short. It was made by Walt Disney Productions. It was released by RKO Radio Pictures on March 17, 1939. It was the first cartoon with Goofy in a solo role without either Mickey Mouse or Donald Duck.

In this cartoon Goofy goes fishing with his pet grasshopper, Wilbur. They have nothing but bad luck. The smarter dog, Goofy, and his dumb insect friend catch fish in a fishing net using Wilbur as bait. This cartoon shows a lot of violence, because Wilbur is nearly, or perhaps actually, killed.

The cartoon is known for its 13 slapstick adventures during the eight minutes of action. It was released two years after Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937) and a year before Pinocchio and Fantasia (both in 1940).

Questions and Answers

Q: Who made the animated cartoon short Goofy and Wilbur?

A: It was made by Walt Disney Productions.

Q: When was the cartoon released?

A: It was released on March 17, 1939.

Q: Was this the first cartoon to feature Goofy in a solo role without Mickey Mouse or Donald Duck?

A: Yes, it was the first cartoon to feature Goofy in a solo role without Mickey Mouse or Donald Duck.

Q: What is the plot of the cartoon?

A: In the cartoon, Goofy goes fishing with his pet grasshopper, Wilbur. They have nothing but bad luck until they catch fish in a fishing net using Wilbur as bait.

Q: Is there violence in the cartoon?

A: Yes, there is a lot of violence in the cartoon. Wilbur is nearly, or perhaps actually, killed.

Q: How long is the cartoon?

A: The cartoon is eight minutes long and has 13 slapstick adventures.

Q: When was the cartoon released in comparison to other Disney movies?

A: It was released two years after Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937) and one year before Pinocchio and Fantasia (both in 1940).