Brave Little Tailor

Brave Little Tailor

Year: 1938

Runtime: 9 mins

Language: English

Directors: Bill Roberts, Burt Gillett

AnimationFantasyComedy

Mickey Mouse, a humble tailor, is summoned by the king to rid the kingdom of a menacing giant. After the giant’s threat spreads, villagers misinterpret Mickey’s brag about slaying seven flies with a single blow as a claim he can defeat the giant. Pressured by the mistaken belief, Mickey must actually face the massive creature, using his wits and courage to confront the giant in a daring showdown.

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Timeline & Setting – Brave Little Tailor (1938)

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Time period

Middle Ages

The events take place in a feudal European setting dominated by a king, peasants, and a young tailor-turned-hero. Castles, markets, and village life frame the era, where bravado and loyalty shape social bonds. The tone blends historical milieu with fairy-tale humor typical of the period.

Location

Medieval Europe, Small Kingdom

Set in a rural village and surrounding countryside of a small European kingdom during the Middle Ages. The story follows a king who seeks a fearless hero to defeat a terrorizing giant. Life centers on communal towns, castle walls, and the crowd shaping the hero's fate, with a feudal backdrop that defines daily concerns.

🏰 Medieval setting 🗺️ European kingdom 🎭 Fairy-tale world

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Main Characters – Brave Little Tailor (1938)

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The Giant (voice) Eddie Holden

A towering behemoth whose presence devastates villages and landscapes as he roams the countryside. He embodies the overwhelming threat the hero must contend with, functioning as a force of nature rather than a personal foe. His eventual defeat underscores the power of wit over size.

🗿 Giant 🐘 Threat ⚡ Force of nature

Mickey Mouse (voice) Walt Disney

A young, earnest peasant tailor whose boastful beginnings give way to true courage. He grows from hesitation to decisive action, spurred by Minnie's support and the crowd's encouragement. His ingenuity and perseverance drive the quest to subdue the giant and win the princess.

🐭 Hero 🧵 Tailor 🗡️ Clever

Minnie Mouse (voice) Marcellite Garner

The king's daughter whose presence on the walls inspires Mickey to persevere. Her support and admiration provide emotional motivation, turning fear into determination. She represents faith and encouragement that helps propel the hero toward victory.

👑 Princess 💖 Support 🗺️ Inspiration

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Major Themes – Brave Little Tailor (1938)

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🛡️ Courage

A humble tailor learns to stand up to danger when the community believes in him. Mickey's growth from boastful bravado to real resolve is sparked by the cheers of Minnie and the townsfolk. The story frames courage as a process that is reinforced by support from others.

🎭 Truth vs Boasting

Mickey's inflated claim about killing seven giants is revealed as a miscommunication. The king's trust hinges on a performance rather than true feats, highlighting the gap between bragging and genuine risk. Humorous misdirection gives way to a lesson about honesty.

🪡 Ingenuity

Defeat of the giant comes through clever problem-solving and improvised tools rather than brute force. Mickey binds the giant's arms, lassoing its nose and using everyday items to outwit a far larger foe. The theme celebrates quick thinking and resourcefulness.

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