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On the night he promised to take Daisy out, Donald Duck discovers he's broke. Desperate for spending money, he gets it in the last place he knows: his three nephews' piggy bank. After their night out, Daisy thanks the 'rich' big spender, which only makes Donald remember how penniless and remorseful he is. What ensues is Donald's guilt (and imagination) taking him on a nerve-wracking ride in the role of a wanted man.
Donald Duck tries to avoid doing his chores by pretending to be asleep, but his conscience (and the tempting sight of his nephews' allowance) leads him to a series of increasingly elaborate attempts to earn money. His schemes invariably backfire, leading to chaos and a lesson learned.
As a short produced during Disney's 'golden age,' 'Donald's Crime' is generally well-regarded for its classic animation and Donald's characteristically explosive temper. It's a typical example of the era's successful animated shorts, providing lighthearted entertainment.
Appreciated for its classic Disney animation and humor.
Donald's predictable comedic struggles are a highlight.
A solid entry in the Donald Duck short series.
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This short is notable for featuring a visual gag where Donald's conscience is personified as a tiny devil and angel on his shoulders, a common trope used to represent internal conflict.
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“Donald” is having a crisis of consciousness. He has an hot date all lined-up with “Daisy” but he hasn’t a cent to his name. Then he espies his nephews’ piggy bank and reckons there could be no harm in “borrowing” from it for the night! He ...