Mickey and an early version of Donald Duck are police officers chasing dognapper Pegleg Pete. Despite their bumbling, they manage to repeatedly get the drop on Pete at his sawmill hideout, though they ultimately make a shambles of the place.
Is it worth your time? If you have seven minutes and want to see the exact moment when early animation logic turned into pure, unadulterated property damage, yes. It is pure nostalgia for anyone who grew up with black-and-white shorts, but if you’re looking for a plot that makes sense, you should probably skip it. Mic...
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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
David Hand
Reggie Morris
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"Is it worth your time? If you have seven minutes and want to see the exact moment when early animation logic turned into pure, unadulterated property damage, yes. It is pure nostalgia for anyone who grew up with black-and-white shorts, but if you’re looking for a plot that makes sense, you should probably skip it. Mickey and Donald are basically glorified meter maids here, though they carry badges. They are chasing Pegleg Pete, who is exactly as grumpy as you remember. The whole thing plays out..."
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