Donald and the Wheel
Synopsis
A father tells his son the invention of the wheel was most important; to prove it, the two hipsters visit the inventor caveman Donald Duck. There follows a survey of the progress of transportation, a digression into the basics of gear ratios, a series of live-action dancers to various styles of music inside a giant jukebox, an illustration of the use of wheels in power generation and space satellites, etc. Ultimately, Donald decides he doesn't want the responsibility, but certainly someone else would take on the task.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 21, 1961
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hamilton Luske
- Screenplay & Story
- Bill Berg
- Original Score
- Buddy Baker
- Original Title
- Donald and the Wheel
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 17m
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hamilton Luske
Bill Berg
Buddy Baker
Walt Disney
Department Leadership Roster
Hamilton Luske
Director
Buddy Baker
Original Music Composer
Walt Disney
Producer
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 Donald and the Wheel
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What is Donald and the Wheel about?
A father tells his son the invention of the wheel was most important; to prove it, the two hipsters visit the inventor caveman Donald Duck. There follows a survey of the progress of transportation, a digression into the basics of gear ratios, a series of live-action dancers to various styles of music inside a giant jukebox, an illustration of the use of wheels in power generation and space satellites, etc. Ultimately, Donald decides he doesn't want the responsibility, but certainly someone else would take on the task.
Who directed Donald and the Wheel?
Donald and the Wheel was directed by Hamilton Luske.
Who stars in Donald and the Wheel?
The principal cast of Donald and the Wheel includes Clarence Nash, Bill Cole, Bill Lee, Thurl Ravenscroft, Max Smith.
When was Donald and the Wheel released and how long is it?
Donald and the Wheel was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 17m.
Who composed the musical score for Donald and the Wheel?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Donald and the Wheel was composed by Buddy Baker.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Donald and the Wheel?
Donald and the Wheel holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).