Downhearted Duckling
Synopsis
Jerry's little duckling friend is depressed because he's just read The Ugly Duckling and thinks that he's ugly. Jerry does his best to help. Tom gets involved when the suicidal duck offers himself as a meal.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 13, 1954
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Barbera, William Hanna
- Original Title
- Downhearted Duckling
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 6m
- Production Studios
- MGM Cartoon Studio
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Barbera, William Hanna
Fred Quimby
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph Barbera
Director
William Hanna
Director
Fred Quimby
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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What is Downhearted Duckling about?
Jerry's little duckling friend is depressed because he's just read The Ugly Duckling and thinks that he's ugly. Jerry does his best to help. Tom gets involved when the suicidal duck offers himself as a meal.
Who directed Downhearted Duckling?
Downhearted Duckling was directed by Joseph Barbera, William Hanna.
Who stars in Downhearted Duckling?
The principal cast of Downhearted Duckling includes Red Coffey.
When was Downhearted Duckling released and how long is it?
Downhearted Duckling was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 6m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Downhearted Duckling?
Downhearted Duckling holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).