Donald's Better Self

Donald's Better Self

6.1IMDb Score
Released:1938-03-11
Duration:8 min
Director:Jack King
Actors:Clarence Nash, Thelma Boardman, Don Brodie
Production:Walt Disney Productions
Keywords:short film

Overview:

Schoolboy Donald is torn between his angel and devil sides, though in Donald's case, the devil side isn't hard to resist. But the smoking he's encouraged to do turns him green and gives him regrets, and when the good side shows up and kicks evil's butt, Donald cheers.

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