Burt Gillett

Burt Gillett Trailers

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"Served my apprenticeship in life as a newspaper reporter and cartoonist. Ten years of writing and animating in Mutt and Jeff, Inkwell, Fables and Felix the Cat. For the past two years have been helping to put the laughs and life into Mickey Mouse and Silly Symphony.” -From the June 20, 1931 edition of The Motion Picture Daily

Most Popular Burt Gillett Trailers

Total trailers found: 93

Playful Pluto Trailer (1934)

03 March 1934

Mickey's trying to do some yardwork, but Pluto wants to play. They end up indoors; Mickey breaks a screen, spreads flypaper, and they both get stuck.

Spinning Mice Trailer (1935)

04 April 1935

A girl is sewing in her playroom when a boy sneaks in and lets loose a horde of mice into her doll house.

Molly Moo-Cow and the Butterflies Trailer (1935)

14 November 1935

Molly rescues a bunch of butterflies after they are captured by a butterfly collector.

Fishin' Around Trailer (1931)

14 September 1931

Mickey takes Pluto fishing in a boat on a lake, but they aren't too successful. The fish mock them, and even steal the bait can.

Mickey Plays Papa Trailer (1934)

28 September 1934

Mickey and Pluto are reading scary stories; they go to investigate a noise and find a foundling mouse that's been left on the porch.

Along Came a Duck Trailer (1934)

09 August 1934

A little boy chasing after a duck encounters a cartoon frog, who tells him the story of how he saved that duck's life.

Molly Moo-Cow and Robinson Crusoe Trailer (1936)

27 February 1936

Molly Moo-Cow washes to shore on an island, the one occupied by Robinson Crusoe. Much of the short is Crusoe extolling the virtues of the solitary life, Molly trying to ingratiate herself to Crusoe and Crusoe trying to get rid of her.

Parrotville Old Folks Trailer (1935)

24 January 1935

Some elderly parrots are washing and cleaning up around the house, when one of them is phoned by Matron Birdkins, who invites them over to the Old Folks Home to play some tunes.

Pioneer Days Trailer (1930)

05 December 1930

Mickey and Minnie are on a wagon train; they camp for the night, unaware that Indians have spotted them and are doing a war dance.

Mickey's Good Deed Trailer (1932)

17 December 1932

Mickey is playing Christmas carols on a standup bass for change. Alas, all he gets is screws, rocks, and other useless stuff.

Mickey's Nightmare Trailer (1932)

05 August 1932

Mickey dreams of marrying Minnie and having about 20 children. For all the possible joys of children, a brood this size turns the dream into a nightmare, especially when they get into the open cans of paint strewn about the house.

Bird Scouts Trailer (1935)

19 September 1935

13th Cartoon in the Van Beuren Rainbow Parade Series.

The Birth of a Toothpick Trailer (1939)

01 May 1939

Dauntless Dan’s infatuation with an tree he has named Sylvia. Dan is a hero on a fool’s crusade. He is filled with self-absorption, admiring his reflection in a pond while declaring “You can’t turn Sylvia into toothpicks!

Gulliver Mickey Trailer (1934)

19 May 1934

Mickey is first seen reading Gulliver's Travels while the mice orphan children are pretending to be sailors.

Traffic Troubles Trailer (1931)

14 March 1931

Mickey is driving a taxi. His first fare is a very large gentleman. Mickey stops traffic and gets a tongue-lashing from the officer.

Mickey's Pal Pluto Trailer (1933)

18 February 1933

Pluto rescues a bag of kittens from the river. He feels rejected, then, as Mickey ignores him and blames him for damage the kittens do.

The Fire Fighters Trailer (1930)

24 July 1930

Mickey and others are firemen; they slide down an ostrich's neck when the alarm sounds. A squealing cat whose tail Mickey pulls acts as the siren.

The Big Bad Wolf Trailer (1934)

14 April 1934

The Big Bad Wolf torments Little Red Riding Hood and the Three Little Pigs.

The Mad Dog Trailer (1932)

05 March 1932

It's bath day for Pluto; we open with him already being scrubbed. He gets out, and his tug of war with Mickey and the towel lands Mickey in the tub.

Birds of a Feather Trailer (1931)

03 February 1931

Swans, peacocks, ducks, and more birds dance.

A Haunting We Will Go Trailer (1939)

27 August 1939

The introduction of Lantz's little black-boy character, L'il Eight Ball, finds him going to bed in his small cabin and being visited by a baby ghost.

Mickey's Orphans Trailer (1931)

09 December 1931

At Christmas time, Mickey Mouse, Minnie and Pluto are beset by an enormous litter of bratty orphan cats.

The Duck Hunt Trailer (1932)

28 January 1932

Mickey and Pluto go duck hunting, stopping to jam to "Columbia, Gem of the Ocean." The ducks get their own back, carrying the hunters through the air and dropping them on a clothesline.

The Gorilla Mystery Trailer (1930)

03 September 1930

A gorilla has escaped; Mickey, panicked, calls Minnie, but she plays a song to show she is not afraid.

Mickey Steps Out Trailer (1931)

06 July 1931

Mickey heads over to see Minnie, but Pluto won't leave him alone. He gets there and watches through the window, standing on Pluto, while Minnie plays piano.

The Beach Party Trailer (1931)

04 November 1931

A fun day at the beach. While Mickey, Horace, and Clarabelle go swimming, or try to, Minnie lays out a picnic.

Mickey's House of Villains Trailer (2002)

03 September 2002

The villains from the popular animated Disney films are gathered at the House of Mouse with plans to take over.

The Shindig Trailer (1930)

09 July 1930

Another barn dance. Minnie plays piano; Mickey plays fiddle, then percussion, then harmonica. Mickey dances with the huge Patricia Pig.

Mickey Cuts Up Trailer (1931)

01 December 1931

Mickey and Minnie are next-door neighbors tending their yards. When Minnie is captured by a bird's song, Mickey hides in his bird-house and pretends to be a bird himself, until a cat attacks and blows his cover.

Mother Goose Melodies Trailer (1931)

15 April 1931

A book of nursery rhymes plays for Old King Cole.

Three Little Wolves Trailer (1936)

18 April 1936

Two little pigs cry wolf on their brother and then an actual wolf comes.

The Wayward Canary Trailer (1932)

12 November 1932

Mickey gives Minnie a canary for a present. Soon there are several little canaries; they get into the inkwell and fly around the house, making a mess, though it's nothing compared to the shambles Mickey makes of the house while chasing them.

The Birthday Party Trailer (1931)

06 January 1931

Mickey's friends throw him a surprise birthday party at Minnie's house. The chef brings out the cake (with 2 candles); Mickey manages to blow all the cake onto the chef's face, while the candles stay lit.

Molly Moo-Cow and Rip Van Winkle Trailer (1935)

26 December 1935

Despite the warnings from her conscience, Molly drinks the same brew that got poor Rip Van Winkle drunk and made him sleep for 20 years.

Mickey's Gala Premiere Trailer (1933)

01 July 1933

Mickey's film is having a premiere, and all the stars turn out at the Chinese Theatre. Among those shown: Laurel and Hardy, the Marx Brothers, Jimmy Durante, Clark Gable, Sid Grauman, Mae West.

Babes in the Woods Trailer (1932)

19 November 1932

Two Dutch children stumble on a clearing in the woods where gnomes are going about their business. The gnomes are friendly to the children.

A Little Bird Told Me Trailer (1934)

06 September 1934

A live-action little boy is caught stealing jam! When he asks his big sister how she knew he had done it, she answers "A little bird told me.

The Barnyard Broadcast Trailer (1931)

09 October 1931

Mickey runs radio station ICU from his barn. His friends play various musical numbers. A cat wanders in and starts yowling (which sets Pluto, who was listing from his doghouse, off).

Blue Rhythm Trailer (1931)

17 August 1931

Mickey plays a bluesy tune on a piano on a stage. Minnie sings. Then an unseen band plays while both sing and dance.

The Goose That Laid the Golden Egg Trailer (1936)

07 February 1936

Felix is handing out relief, thanks to a goose that lays golden eggs. The evil Captain Kidd sees the goose and breaks into Felix's house to get it.

Bugs in Love Trailer (1932)

01 October 1932

Insects have made a playground/carnival out of castoffs, featuring "ice skating" on mirrors. Two love bugs head off to a more private area.

The Winning Ticket Trailer (1938)

01 October 1938

John Silver's ship has been repossessed; the Captain and the Kids have won $100,000 in a lottery. Silver dresses as an old lady and pretends to faint on the Captain's porch.

The Sleeping Princess Trailer (1939)

08 November 1939

A Princess is born in the castle, but through an accident the Destiny fairy fails to get an her invitation and is furious.

The Picnic Trailer (1930)

15 October 1930

Summertime, and Mickey takes Minnie on a picnic. While Pluto is chasing a rabbit, and Mickey and Minnie are doing a courtship dance, every animal in the woods is busy making off with their picnic food.

Giantland Trailer (1933)

25 November 1933

Mickey's orphans ask for a story; Mickey casts himself as Jack in Jack and the Beanstalk. He starts with the climbing of the beanstalk; after evading the giant a few times, he ends up inside a cheese sandwich, and then in the giant's mouth, where he ultimately grabs onto a pipe and gets pulled out by the giant.

Shanghaied Trailer (1934)

13 January 1934

Pirate Pete has kidnapped Mickey and Minnie and has them tied up. As Pete prepares to have his way with Minnie, Mickey escapes and gets a swordfish off the wall; a swordfight with Pete ensues.

Bold King Cole Trailer (1936)

29 May 1936

Felix the Cat is perched in a tree playing his guitar and serenading himself and a canary with a little ditty called "Nature and Me.

The Busy Beavers Trailer (1931)

22 June 1931

A group of beavers cheerily build a dam.

The Parrotville Fire Department Trailer (1934)

13 September 1934

2nd Cartoon in the Rainbow Parade Series by Van Beuren.

Three Little Pigs Trailer (1933)

27 May 1933

The two pigs building houses of hay and sticks scoff at their brother, building the brick house. But when the wolf comes around and blows their houses down (after trickery like dressing as a foundling sheep fails), they run to their brother's house.

Lonesome Ghosts Trailer (1937)

24 December 1937

On a dark and stormy night, four bored ghosts decide to have some fun by calling the Ajax Ghost Exterminators.

Toonerville Picnic Trailer (1936)

01 October 1936

The doctor prescribes a relaxing day at the beach for Mr. Bang, who is overstressed. But the beach is anything but relaxing.

Brave Little Tailor Trailer (1938)

23 September 1938

When a giant threatens the land, the cityfolk mistake Mickey's boast of killing seven flies with one blow to be giants.

Winter Trailer (1930)

30 October 1930

In the last of the Silly Symphonies season cycle, bears hibernate (or try to), raccoons sneeze, moose swim, and pretty much everyone ice skates.

Molly Moo-Cow and the Indians Trailer (1935)

14 November 1935

A Conestoga Wagon leads Molly Moo-Cow and some ducks through the hills. The ducks stop for a swim by a tepee and go to explore the settlement.

Flowers and Trees Trailer (1932)

23 July 1932

A jealous stump threatens two trees that are in love by starting a forest fire. When the rain comes and puts out the fire the forest revives and celebrates the wedding.

King Neptune Trailer (1932)

10 September 1932

After a short introduction, one of Neptune's mermaids is captured by a pirate ship, and their anchor chain entangles King Neptune; the various sea creatures launch a full-on assault on the pirate ship, and eventually the giant King himself gets free and creates major havoc for the ship.

Neptune Nonsense Trailer (1936)

20 March 1936

Felix is feeding his various pets: a bird, two dogs, and a goldfish. But Annabelle the goldfish is unhappy; she's lonely.

Japanese Lanterns Trailer (1935)

07 March 1935

5th Cartoon in the Van Beuren Rainbow Parade Series. Retitled "Chinese Lanterns" during World War II.

Andy Panda Goes Fishing Trailer (1940)

09 May 1940

Andy Panda, a pipe smoking turtle and a friendly electric eel are spending a fun afternoon together fishing.