Donald's Penguin
Synopsis
Admiral Byrd ships Donald a penguin from the South Pole. Donald is amused by it, until he thinks it has eaten his goldfish. It hasn't - yet - so Donald gets a fish from the fridge to make amends. When he comes back, though, he's got a reason to be upset with the penguin.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 11, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack King
- Screenplay & Story
- Carl Barks
- Original Title
- Donald's Penguin
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 8m
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack King
Carl Barks
Walt Disney
Department Leadership Roster
Walt Disney
Producer
Jack King
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 Donald's Penguin
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What is Donald's Penguin about?
Admiral Byrd ships Donald a penguin from the South Pole. Donald is amused by it, until he thinks it has eaten his goldfish. It hasn't - yet - so Donald gets a fish from the fridge to make amends. When he comes back, though, he's got a reason to be upset with the penguin.
Who directed Donald's Penguin?
Donald's Penguin was directed by Jack King.
Who stars in Donald's Penguin?
The principal cast of Donald's Penguin includes Clarence Nash, Louis Manley.
When was Donald's Penguin released and how long is it?
Donald's Penguin was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 8m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Donald's Penguin?
Donald's Penguin holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).