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Short animated comedy

Bootle Beetle (1947): Cast

Bootle Beetle (1947) movie poster

Bootle Beetle is a 1947 short animated comedy directed by Jack Hannah, starring Clarence Nash as Donald Duck and Dink Trout. It runs 7 minutes.

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Bootle Beetle (1947) movie poster
Released
Runtime
7 min
Director
Jack Hannah
Genres
Animation , Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Bootle Beetle About?

The premise of Bootle Beetle without spoilers.

An elderly beetle of a rare species warns a young passerby not to cross the stream, explaining that the water conceals a trap set by the obsessive bug collector Donald. The beetle recounts how he himself nearly fell victim to the same danger in his youth.

Bootle Beetle Themes & Keywords

· 16 tags
  • bootle beetle character
  • donald duck character
  • two word title
  • duck
  • insect
  • half dressed cartoon animal
  • flashback
  • magnifying glass
  • obsession
  • aging
  • near future
  • 1940s
+4 more
  • cartoon duck
  • cartoon bird
  • anthropomorphism
  • anthropomorphic animal
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Cast & crew

Bootle Beetle Cast & Characters

Clarence Nash leads the cast as Donald Duck, with Dink Trout as Bootle Beetle. Directed by Jack Hannah.

From the director

More from Jack Hannah

More films directed by Jack Hannah: Corny Concerto, Punchy Pooch, Mother’s Little Helper and Rocket Racket.

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Details

Bootle Beetle Also Known As

10 alternative titles, including “Donald y el escarabajo” and “Der Vagabund-Käfer”.

Also known as
  • Donald y el escarabajo
  • Der Vagabund-Käfer
  • Paperino Collezionista D'Insetti
  • Pépé le Grillon
  • Дональд Дак: Жук Бутл
  • Kalle Anka och tordyveln
  • Escarabajo de Bootle
  • 金龟子
  • Donald i żuk
  • Gândacul din sticlă

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FAQ

Bootle Beetle FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Bootle Beetle, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Bootle Beetle?

Bootle Beetle runs 7 minutes.

When was Bootle Beetle released?

Bootle Beetle was released on August 22, 1947.

Who directed Bootle Beetle?

Bootle Beetle was directed by Jack Hannah.

More films by Jack Hannah

Who is in the cast of Bootle Beetle?

Bootle Beetle stars Clarence Nash as Donald Duck and Dink Trout as Bootle Beetle.

Does Bootle Beetle have a post-credit scene?

No. Bootle Beetle has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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