Donald's Better Self
Synopsis
Schoolboy Donald is torn between his angel and devil sides, though in Donald's case, the devil side isn't hard to resist. But the smoking he's encouraged to do turns him green and gives him regrets, and when the good side shows up and kicks evil's butt, Donald cheers.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 11, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$46K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack King
- Screenplay & Story
- Harry Reeves, Carl Barks, Tom Armstrong
- Original Score
- Oliver Wallace
- Original Title
- Donald's Better Self
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Cree, English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 8m
- Production Budget
- $46K
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack King
Harry Reeves, Carl Barks, Tom Armstrong
Oliver Wallace
Walt Disney
Department Leadership Roster
Walt Disney
Producer
Oliver Wallace
Original Music Composer
Jack King
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 Donald's Better Self
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Donald's Better Self about?
Schoolboy Donald is torn between his angel and devil sides, though in Donald's case, the devil side isn't hard to resist. But the smoking he's encouraged to do turns him green and gives him regrets, and when the good side shows up and kicks evil's butt, Donald cheers.
Who directed Donald's Better Self?
Donald's Better Self was directed by Jack King.
Who stars in Donald's Better Self?
The principal cast of Donald's Better Self includes Clarence Nash, Thelma Boardman, Don Brodie.
When was Donald's Better Self released and how long is it?
Donald's Better Self was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 8m.
Who composed the musical score for Donald's Better Self?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Donald's Better Self was composed by Oliver Wallace.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Donald's Better Self?
Donald's Better Self holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).