Don Donald
Donald is courting Daisy (called Donna, here in her first appearance) Duck in Mexico. He arrives on a burro, which doesn't get along at all well with her; she convinces him to buy a car. They head through the desert, but the car breaks down, and throws Donald out, then takes off on its own with Daisy trapped inside the rumble seat. The car hits a rock, throwing Daisy into a mud puddle, to Donald's excessive amusement. Daisy pulls a unicycle from her purse, and rides off.
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Plot Summary
Donald Duck attempts to woo Daisy, who is being courted by a wealthy bull. Donald tries to impress her with his plane, but the bull interferes, leading to a chaotic and comical chase.
Critical Reception
As an early Donald Duck short, 'Don Donald' is considered a fun, albeit simple, entry in the character's filmography. It showcases Donald's signature temper and his romantic pursuits, which would become recurring themes. While not critically acclaimed, it was a popular and entertaining short for audiences of the era, contributing to Donald's growing popularity.
What Reviewers Say
- A charming early appearance of Donald Duck.
- Features Donald's classic temper tantrums.
- Simple plot but entertaining for its time.
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Fun Fact
This short is notable for being one of the first appearances where Donald Duck's love interest, Daisy Duck (initially unnamed and later named Donna Duck in this short, before being finalized as Daisy), is clearly depicted.
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