Here's a cap-by-cap synopsis of each design:
Magician Mickey – Released in 1937, this short shows the rivalry between Donald and Mickey at its hilarious best. Mickey is performing a magic act on stage and is continuously having to deal with a heckling Donald. Of course, Mickey bests him at every turn, infuriating Donald and driving him to shoot off a magic pistol that causes all the stage props to fall down on them – for a climax that literally brings the house down.
Brave Little Tailor - A comedy of errors set in medieval times, Mickey is mistaken for a gallant Giant-Killer and is sent by the king to deal with a nearby giant. Using brains to outwit brawn, Mickey ultimately triumphs, winning a treasure chest full of golden pazoozas and the hand of the beautiful Princess Minnie. Nominated for a 1938 Academy Award,® this was one of the most elaborate cartoons of its time.
Shanghaied - It’s adventure on the high seas in this 1934 short as Mickey confronts Peg Leg Pete and his crew of cutthroat pirates to save Minnie. Wielding a stuffed swordfish, Mickey wins the day, takes over the ship and earns the eternal gratitude of the beautiful damsel in distress.
Gulliver Mickey - Telling his version of the classic Jonathan Swift tale to his nephews, this 1934 film shows Gulliver Mickey captured by the miniscule Lilliputians. He escapes, only to be set upon
by the Lilliputian navy. But when he saves the kingdom from a gigantic spider, he becomes a hero and makes a whole lot of new friends.
