The Pointer (1939)
The Pointer is an American animated short film produced by Walt Disney Productions and released by RKO Radio Pictures on July 21, 1939, shown in theaters with Way Down South. The short was directed by Clyde Geronimi and animated by Fred Moore, Frank Thomas, Lynn Karp, Seamus Culhane, Ollie Johnston, Preston Blair, Lester Norvi, John Lounsbery, Claude Smitha, Art Palmer, and Josh Meador. The film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Short Subject (Cartoon) in 1940. It was the 106th short in the Mickey Mouse film series to be released, and the third for that year.
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Where can I watch The Pointer for free?
The Pointer streams free on CARTOON REWIND, with no ads, no account and no algorithm. Press play and it runs straight through, all 8:35 of it.
What year is The Pointer from?
The Pointer dates from 1939, produced by Walt Disney Productions, part of the Mickey Mouse series.
Is The Pointer in the public domain?
This copy is served from the Internet Archive, where it is held as public domain material. Theatrical shorts lapsed into the public domain in large numbers, which is why so much classic animation can be streamed freely and legally.