The Birthday Party (1931): cast, story & where to watch
1931 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1931, The Birthday Party is an animation film directed by Burt Gillett, running about 7 minutes.
What it’s about. 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. He unwraps his present: a miniature piano. He plays a duet of I Can't Give You Anything But Love, Baby with Minnie, followed by an instrumental version of The Darktown Strutter's Ball, which everyone dances to (including Mickey and Minnie, while the piano stools keep playing). Mickey then plays There's No Place Like Home on the xylophone, then accompanies Minnie on another piece, after which the xylophone gets frisky and eventually dumps Mickey in the fish bowl.
Who’s in it. The Birthday Party stars Walt Disney as Mickey Mouse (voice) (uncredited) and Marcellite Garner as Minnie Mouse (voice) (uncredited).
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Birthday Party has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Birthday Party page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Birthday Party tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Birthday Party (1931)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Birthday Party change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Birthday Party worth watching?
- The Birthday Party holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Birthday Party?
- The Birthday Party stars Walt Disney and Marcellite Garner.
- When was The Birthday Party released?
- The Birthday Party was released in 1931, with a runtime of about 7 minutes.