Which 1932 Mickey Mouse cartoon introduced the character who became known as Goofy?

Mickey’s Revue introduced the character who became known as Goofy in 1932.

Released on May 25, 1932, Mickey’s Revue is a musical cartoon in which Mickey Mouse hosts a stage show. The character later called Goofy appears as a disruptive audience member and is credited under the name Dippy Dawg. His laugh, clumsy movements, and noisy behavior immediately distinguish him from the performers onstage.

The character did not become the familiar Goofy all at once. Disney artists refined his design and role across later cartoons, gradually transforming him from a bearded nuisance into a friendly, absent-minded comic lead. His revised name and appearance helped establish the version audiences recognize today.

Mickey’s Revue is sometimes confused with later cartoons that gave Goofy a larger role. The 1932 short is important because it marks the character’s debut, while films such as The Whoopee Party and Mickey’s Service Station helped develop his recurring relationships and comic style.