Orphans' Benefit
Synopsis
Mickey and friends put on a revue for the orphans. Donald recites nursery rhymes, but the orphans torment him. Horace, Goofy, and Clarabelle do a dance number. Donald tries again. Clara clucks a song while Mickey plays piano (with support from an unseen orchestra). Donald returns, and the orphans finally send a parade of bricks and eggs on balloons over him and use slingshots to drop them on his head.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 11, 1941
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Riley Thomson
- Original Title
- Orphans' Benefit
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 10m
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Riley Thomson
Walt Disney
Department Leadership Roster
Riley Thomson
Director
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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What is Orphans' Benefit about?
Mickey and friends put on a revue for the orphans. Donald recites nursery rhymes, but the orphans torment him. Horace, Goofy, and Clarabelle do a dance number. Donald tries again. Clara clucks a song while Mickey plays piano (with support from an unseen orchestra). Donald returns, and the orphans finally send a parade of bricks and eggs on balloons over him and use slingshots to drop them on his head.
Who directed Orphans' Benefit?
Orphans' Benefit was directed by Riley Thomson.
Who stars in Orphans' Benefit?
The principal cast of Orphans' Benefit includes Walt Disney, Clarence Nash, Florence Gill.
When was Orphans' Benefit released and how long is it?
Orphans' Benefit was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 10m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Orphans' Benefit?
Orphans' Benefit holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).