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How to Swim streaming

1942 Movie United States Short, Comedy, Animation 8 min
By: Jack Kinney With: George Johnson, Pinto Colvig, John McLeish

Goofy shows us how to swim, first using a piano stool to demonstrate the strokes, right into the middle of traffic and back again. Next, Goofy tries to change in a tiny beachhouse and ends up underwater without realizing it. He eats his picnic lunch and finds himself literally tied into knots with cramps. Next, Goofy takes on diving, as first demonstrated by an outline model; of course, for him, it doesn't go nearly as well. Finally, Goofy tries riding the surf in an inner tube, but first it's punctured by an ill-placed anchor, then it turns into a slingshot thanks to a couple of cleverly placed posts.

Filmium rating
70%

Mood

Comedic
Funny
Humorous
Light-Hearted
Lighthearted
Playful

Cast & Crew

Jack Kinney
Ralph Wright
Webb Smith
George Johnson
Pinto Colvig
John McLeish
Voice Cast

Budget

Mid-Budget
Studio Animation

Cinematic Technique

2D Animation
Physical Comedy
Slapstick
Visual Gags

Narrative Structure

Episodic
Sequence-Based
Sketch Comedy

Pace

Brisk
Comedic Timing
Energetic
Episodic
Fast-Paced

Runtime

About 8 Minutes
Short Film

Soundtrack

Background Music
Classic Disney Score

Style

Animated
Animation
Cartoon
Classic
Exaggerated
Whimsical

Time-Period

1940S
Golden Age Of Animation

Central Conflict

Comedic Accidents
Goofy’S Failed Swimming Lessons

Characters

Goofy
Mermaids

Ending

Ambiguous
Mermaids
On Desert Island

Historical Context

1940S
Golden Age Of Disney

Key Plot Points

Goofy Falls In Bath
Knocks Over Lockers
Lands On Desert Island
Pops Bubble
Sinks In Sea

Plot

Comedic Mishaps
Comedic Swimming Mishaps
Goofy’S Humorous Attempts
Humorous Demonstrations
Slapstick Aquatic Comedy
Swimming Techniques

Setting

Beach
Desert Island
Ocean
Swimming Pool

Shooting Location

Beach
Desert Island
Pool

Theme

Comedic Perseverance
Humor
Humor In Mishaps
Learning
Learning To Swim
Playfulness

Genre

Animated Short
Animation
Comedy
Family Film
Short Film

Audiences

Children
Family
Kids

Titles

How To Swim

Production Countries

United States

Release Year

1942
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