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Donald Gets Drafted

  • 1942
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Donald Gets Drafted (1942)
AnimationComedyFamilyShort

Donald Fauntleroy Duck gets his draft notice and goes in, past all the amazingly enticing recruiting posters, to sign up. First he has to pass the physical. Despite his flat feet, he makes i... Read allDonald Fauntleroy Duck gets his draft notice and goes in, past all the amazingly enticing recruiting posters, to sign up. First he has to pass the physical. Despite his flat feet, he makes it. Donald wants to fly, but first he has to make it through Sergeant Pete's boot camp. He ... Read allDonald Fauntleroy Duck gets his draft notice and goes in, past all the amazingly enticing recruiting posters, to sign up. First he has to pass the physical. Despite his flat feet, he makes it. Donald wants to fly, but first he has to make it through Sergeant Pete's boot camp. He has a terrible time with close-order drills, and standing at attention without moving when... Read all

  • Director
    • Jack King
  • Writers
    • Carl Barks
    • Jack Hannah
    • Harry Reeves
  • Stars
    • Billy Bletcher
    • The King's Men
    • John McLeish
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.7/10
    863
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Jack King
    • Writers
      • Carl Barks
      • Jack Hannah
      • Harry Reeves
    • Stars
      • Billy Bletcher
      • The King's Men
      • John McLeish
    • 9User reviews
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    Billy Bletcher
    Billy Bletcher
    • Sgt. Pete
    • (voice)
    • (uncredited)
    The King's Men
    • Chorus
    • (uncredited)
    John McLeish
    • Officer Behind Desk
    • (voice)
    • (uncredited)
    • …
    Clarence Nash
    Clarence Nash
    • Donald Duck
    • (voice)
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Jack King
    • Writers
      • Carl Barks
      • Jack Hannah
      • Harry Reeves
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    • Trivia
      This is the film in which we learn that Donald's middle name is Fauntleroy.
    • Goofs
      The paper Donald is given to sign reads, "Donald Duck is to report at Nth. Fourth St. Monday at noon." When he signs it, it only reads, "Donald Duck is to report Monday"
    • Quotes

      Army Doctor: [shows Donald a red card with RED written on it] What color is this red card?

      Donald Duck: R-E-D... Red.

      Army Doctor: [showing a green card with GREEN written on it] And this green one?

      Donald Duck: G-R-E... Blue.

      Army Doctor: Blue? Close enough.

    • Connections
      Edited into The Magical World of Disney: Where Do the Stories Come From? (1956)

    User reviews9

    Featured review
    6/10

    Army Cartoons Are Rather Dull

    I know there's a reason they did these, but let's face it, it's Donald Duck going into the Army. With big Pete as his drill sergeant, we know that ugly things will be done to Donald. As it turns out, he is pretty much tortured. I know they are trying to portray the military as tough but making him stand on an anthill while the things go after him is a bit much.
    • Hitchcoc
    • Mar 30, 2019
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    • Release date
      • May 1, 1942 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Kalle Anka tar värvning
    • Production company
      • Walt Disney Productions
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    • Runtime
      9 minutes
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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