Clown of the Jungle
Synopsis
In the African jungle, the narrator introduces us to the various birds living there and to wildlife photographer Donald Duck intent on getting some pictures. Unfortunately, all his attempts to photograph birds are ruined by the "clown of the jungle", the Aracuan Bird. Example: when Donald attempts to photograph a chorus line of hummingbirds, the Aracuan Bird interrupts the picture with a Russian kick dance. Donald becomes aggravated to the point where he gives chase but the bird always manages to outsmart Donald and make short work of his sanity.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 20, 1947
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Hannah
- Screenplay & Story
- Ray Patin, Payne Thebaut
- Original Score
- Oliver Wallace
- Original Title
- Clown of the Jungle
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 6m
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Hannah
Ray Patin, Payne Thebaut
Oliver Wallace
Walt Disney
Department Leadership Roster
Walt Disney
Producer
Jack Hannah
Director
Oliver Wallace
Original Music Composer
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 Clown of the Jungle
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What is Clown of the Jungle about?
In the African jungle, the narrator introduces us to the various birds living there and to wildlife photographer Donald Duck intent on getting some pictures. Unfortunately, all his attempts to photograph birds are ruined by the "clown of the jungle", the Aracuan Bird. Example: when Donald attempts to photograph a chorus line of hummingbirds, the Aracuan Bird interrupts the picture with a Russian kick dance. Donald becomes aggravated to the point where he gives chase but the bird always manages to outsmart Donald and make short work of his sanity.
Who directed Clown of the Jungle?
Clown of the Jungle was directed by Jack Hannah.
Who stars in Clown of the Jungle?
The principal cast of Clown of the Jungle includes Clarence Nash, Pinto Colvig.
When was Clown of the Jungle released and how long is it?
Clown of the Jungle was released in 1947 with a total runtime of 6m.
Who composed the musical score for Clown of the Jungle?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Clown of the Jungle was composed by Oliver Wallace.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Clown of the Jungle?
Clown of the Jungle holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).