Spare the Rod
Synopsis
Donald's nephews are always playing instead of doing their chores. Donald is going to punish them, but the "voice of child psychology" convinces him to play along instead. This works well when they chop the wood to burn him at the stake. Meanwhile, however, a trio of Pygmy cannibals that escaped from the circus are out to do the very same thing to Donald with a cauldron of water.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 15, 1954
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Hannah
- Screenplay & Story
- Nick George, Roy Williams
- Original Score
- Oliver Wallace
- Original Title
- Spare the Rod
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 7m
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Hannah
Nick George, Roy Williams
Oliver Wallace
Walt Disney
Department Leadership Roster
Oliver Wallace
Original Music Composer
Jack Hannah
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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Frequently Asked Questions About Spare the Rod
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Spare the Rod about?
Donald's nephews are always playing instead of doing their chores. Donald is going to punish them, but the "voice of child psychology" convinces him to play along instead. This works well when they chop the wood to burn him at the stake. Meanwhile, however, a trio of Pygmy cannibals that escaped from the circus are out to do the very same thing to Donald with a cauldron of water.
Who directed Spare the Rod?
Spare the Rod was directed by Jack Hannah.
Who stars in Spare the Rod?
The principal cast of Spare the Rod includes Clarence Nash, Bill Thompson, Pinto Colvig.
When was Spare the Rod released and how long is it?
Spare the Rod was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 7m.
Who composed the musical score for Spare the Rod?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Spare the Rod was composed by Oliver Wallace.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Spare the Rod?
Spare the Rod holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).