The Ugly Duckling
“A baby duckling is shunned by his family because he is different.”
Synopsis
An outcast duckling's search for a family to accept him leads to constant rejection before learning his true identity as a swan.
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Ugly Duckling - Walt Disney
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-03-06
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 7, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hamilton Luske, Jack Cutting, Clyde Geronimi
- Screenplay & Story
- Hans Christian Andersen, Vernon Stallings
- Original Score
- Albert Hay Malotte
- Original Title
- The Ugly Duckling
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 9m
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hamilton Luske, Jack Cutting, Clyde Geronimi
Hans Christian Andersen, Vernon Stallings
Albert Hay Malotte
Walt Disney
Department Leadership Roster
Hamilton Luske
Director
Jack Cutting
Director
Clyde Geronimi
Director
Walt Disney
Producer
Gustaf Tenggren
Production Design
Albert Hay Malotte
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Ugly Duckling
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What is The Ugly Duckling about?
An outcast duckling's search for a family to accept him leads to constant rejection before learning his true identity as a swan.
Who directed The Ugly Duckling?
The Ugly Duckling was directed by Hamilton Luske, Jack Cutting, Clyde Geronimi.
Who stars in The Ugly Duckling?
The principal cast of The Ugly Duckling includes Clarence Nash.
When was The Ugly Duckling released and how long is it?
The Ugly Duckling was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 9m.
Who composed the musical score for The Ugly Duckling?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Ugly Duckling was composed by Albert Hay Malotte.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Ugly Duckling?
The Ugly Duckling holds official age classifications: FR: TP.