The Gallopin' Gaucho

The Gallopin' Gaucho is a 1928 Mickey Mouse short. It was co-directed by Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks, with the latter serving as the sole animator.

Summary
In the Pampas of Argentina, Mickey rides along on a rhea. He soon encounters "Cantina Argentina," apparently serving as the local bar and restaurant. Mickey proceeds to enter the establishment and takes a seat. He apparently just wants to relax with some drinking and tobacco smoking. Also present at the establishment are Black Pete (later renamed Peg Leg Pete, or just Pete), a wanted outlaw and fellow customer for the time being, and Minnie Mouse, the barmaid and dancer of the establishment, at the time performing a tango. Both customers soon begin to flirt with Minnie and to rival one another. At some point Pete proceeds in kidnapping Minnie and attempts to escape on his horse. Mickey gives chase on his rhea. He soon catches up to his rival and they proceed to fight with swords. Mickey emerges the victor of this joust. The finale of the short has Mickey and Minnie riding the rhea into the distance.

Characters

 * Mickey Mouse
 * Minnie Mouse
 * Pete

Television

 * The Mickey Mouse Club, episode #2.86
 * Good Morning, Mickey, episode #51
 * Mickey's Mouse Tracks, episode #9
 * Donald's Quack Attack, episode #27
 * The Ink and Paint Club, episode #1.28: "Early Mickey"

Home video

 * Mickey Mouse: The Black and White Years - Volume One (laserdisc)
 * Walt Disney Treasures: Mickey Mouse in Black and White (DVD)