The New Spirit
Synopsis
Animated documentary promoting timely filing and payment of Federal income taxes, demonstrated by Donald Duck's difficulties with his tax return.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 22, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ben Sharpsteen, Wilfred Jackson
- Screenplay & Story
- Joe Grant, Dick Huemer
- Original Score
- Oliver Wallace
- Original Title
- The New Spirit
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 7m
- Production Studios
- U.S. Department of Treasury, Walt Disney Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ben Sharpsteen, Wilfred Jackson
Joe Grant, Dick Huemer
Oliver Wallace
Walt Disney
Department Leadership Roster
Oliver Wallace
Original Music Composer
Walt Disney
Producer
Ben Sharpsteen
Director
Wilfred Jackson
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 The New Spirit
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What is The New Spirit about?
Animated documentary promoting timely filing and payment of Federal income taxes, demonstrated by Donald Duck's difficulties with his tax return.
Who directed The New Spirit?
The New Spirit was directed by Ben Sharpsteen, Wilfred Jackson.
Who stars in The New Spirit?
The principal cast of The New Spirit includes Clarence Nash, Fred Shields, Cliff Edwards.
When was The New Spirit released and how long is it?
The New Spirit was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 7m.
Who composed the musical score for The New Spirit?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The New Spirit was composed by Oliver Wallace.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The New Spirit?
The New Spirit holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).