The Trial of Donald Duck
Synopsis
Donald is caught in the rain while eating his lunch. He ducks into a restaurant for a cup of coffee, but Chez Pierre is a very ritzy place, and by the time all is said and done, he's facing a bill for $35.99, and he only got a drop of coffee, and he only has a nickel. Pierre takes him to court, where this story is told, and is ordered to pay $10 or wash dishes for ten days.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 30, 1948
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack King
- Screenplay & Story
- Dan MacManus
- Original Score
- Oliver Wallace
- Original Title
- The Trial of Donald Duck
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 7m
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack King
Dan MacManus
Oliver Wallace
Walt Disney
Department Leadership Roster
Jack King
Director
Walt Disney
Producer
Oliver Wallace
Original Music Composer
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 Trial of Donald Duck
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What is The Trial of Donald Duck about?
Donald is caught in the rain while eating his lunch. He ducks into a restaurant for a cup of coffee, but Chez Pierre is a very ritzy place, and by the time all is said and done, he's facing a bill for $35.99, and he only got a drop of coffee, and he only has a nickel. Pierre takes him to court, where this story is told, and is ordered to pay $10 or wash dishes for ten days.
Who directed The Trial of Donald Duck?
The Trial of Donald Duck was directed by Jack King.
Who stars in The Trial of Donald Duck?
The principal cast of The Trial of Donald Duck includes Clarence Nash.
When was The Trial of Donald Duck released and how long is it?
The Trial of Donald Duck was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 7m.
Who composed the musical score for The Trial of Donald Duck?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Trial of Donald Duck was composed by Oliver Wallace.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Trial of Donald Duck?
The Trial of Donald Duck holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).