Canvas Back Duck
Synopsis
Donald and his nephews are visiting the carnival. After Donald makes a relatively high score on a weight testing machine, he is thought to be a veritable strong man and takes on an offer from a little boy to fight his uncle in a boxing match. Unfortunately for Donald, that "little boy" is actually a con man in cahoots with boxer Peewee Pete who is anything but what his name implies. His nephews notice and try to warn Donald but he finds himself in the ring with Pete anyway.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 25, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Hannah
- Screenplay & Story
- Bill Berg, Jack Kinney
- Original Score
- Oliver Wallace
- Original Title
- Canvas Back Duck
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 7m
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Hannah
Bill Berg, Jack Kinney
Oliver Wallace
Walt Disney
Department Leadership Roster
Walt Disney
Producer
Oliver Wallace
Original Music Composer
Jack Hannah
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Canvas Back Duck
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What is Canvas Back Duck about?
Donald and his nephews are visiting the carnival. After Donald makes a relatively high score on a weight testing machine, he is thought to be a veritable strong man and takes on an offer from a little boy to fight his uncle in a boxing match. Unfortunately for Donald, that "little boy" is actually a con man in cahoots with boxer Peewee Pete who is anything but what his name implies. His nephews notice and try to warn Donald but he finds himself in the ring with Pete anyway.
Who directed Canvas Back Duck?
Canvas Back Duck was directed by Jack Hannah.
Who stars in Canvas Back Duck?
The principal cast of Canvas Back Duck includes Clarence Nash, Billy Bletcher, Dal McKennon.
When was Canvas Back Duck released and how long is it?
Canvas Back Duck was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 7m.
Who composed the musical score for Canvas Back Duck?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Canvas Back Duck was composed by Oliver Wallace.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Canvas Back Duck?
Canvas Back Duck holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).