A Ducking They Did Go
A Ducking They Did Go

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A Ducking They Did Go

1939
Movie
17 min
English

The stooges, tricked by some con men into selling memberships to a phony duck hunting club, sell all the memberships to the police department. When the crooks skip town, the stooges are stranded at a duck-less lake with a lodge full of cops.

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IMDb6.7/10
Director: Clyde GeronimiGenres: Animation, Short, Comedy, Family

Plot Summary

In this animated short, Donald Duck and his nephews Huey, Dewey, and Louie decide to try their hand at beekeeping. Their efforts to collect honey lead to a chaotic and messy adventure as they contend with an angry mother bee and her swarm. The nephews' mischievous nature and Donald's short temper escalate the situation into a series of slapstick encounters.

Critical Reception

As a classic Disney animated short from the Golden Age of American animation, 'A Ducking They Did Go' is generally well-regarded for its humor, characterizations, and animation quality. It is seen as a typical example of the charming and comedic shorts produced by Walt Disney Productions during this era, providing lighthearted entertainment.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its energetic animation and classic Donald Duck antics.

  • Appreciated for its simple, humorous premise and slapstick comedy.

  • A charming short that showcases the developing dynamics between Donald and his nephews.

Google audience: Audience reception for this specific short is not extensively documented on Google Reviews, but it is typically enjoyed by fans of classic Disney animation for its humor and memorable characters.

Fun Fact

This short marked one of the earlier appearances of Huey, Dewey, and Louie, who had only been introduced the previous year in the comic strip 'Donald Duck Finds Pirate Gold'.

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