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How to Have an Accident at Work

Synopsis

J.J. Fate again shows us how accidents aren't his fault, but instead are the result of carelessness. Donald is Mr. Careful at home, but at work, he starts right off by falling down the stairs. He has run-ins with a punch press, flammable paint, a conveyor belt, loose clothing, a monkey wrench, and other problems.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

September 2, 1959

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Charles August Nichols
Screenplay & Story
Jack Kinney, Bill Berg
Original Score
Oliver Wallace
Original Title
How to Have an Accident at Work
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
7m
Production Studios
Walt Disney Productions

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Charles August Nichols

Screenplay & Story

Jack Kinney, Bill Berg

Original Score & Music

Oliver Wallace

Producers

Walt Disney

Department Leadership Roster

Walt Disney

Walt Disney

Producer

Oliver Wallace

Original Music Composer

Charles August Nichols

Charles August Nichols

Director

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for How to Have an Accident at Work.

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Frequently Asked Questions About How to Have an Accident at Work

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is How to Have an Accident at Work about?

J.J. Fate again shows us how accidents aren't his fault, but instead are the result of carelessness. Donald is Mr. Careful at home, but at work, he starts right off by falling down the stairs. He has run-ins with a punch press, flammable paint, a conveyor belt, loose clothing, a monkey wrench, and other problems.

Who directed How to Have an Accident at Work?

How to Have an Accident at Work was directed by Charles August Nichols.

Who stars in How to Have an Accident at Work?

The principal cast of How to Have an Accident at Work includes Clarence Nash, Bill Thompson.

When was How to Have an Accident at Work released and how long is it?

How to Have an Accident at Work was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 7m.

Who composed the musical score for How to Have an Accident at Work?

The original motion picture soundtrack for How to Have an Accident at Work was composed by Oliver Wallace.

What is the age rating and content advisory for How to Have an Accident at Work?

How to Have an Accident at Work holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).