Contrary Condor (1944): Cast & Plot
Contrary Condor is a 1944 short animated film directed by Jack King, starring Clarence Nash as Donald Duck (voice) (uncredited), Florence Gill and Fred Shields. It runs 8 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 8 min
- Director
- Jack King
- Genre
- Animation
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Walt Disney Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Contrary Condor About?
The premise of Contrary Condor without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Donald attempts to steal a condor egg, but the bird returns and he squeezes into an empty shell for safety. When the warm mother discovers him, he quickly regrets his choice, especially after she “hatches” him and urges him to fly. Her over‑protective care quickly becomes more than Donald bargained for.
Contrary Condor Themes & Keywords
· 31 tags- duck
- bird
- egg
- donald duck character
- two word title
- cartoon
- rko
- rko featurette
- animated short
- cartoon short
- 1944
- comedy short
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- rko radio pictures
- year 1944
- featurette
- one reeler
- alliterative title
- condor
- south america
- andean condor
- andes
- 1940s
- voice over narration
- landscape as map
- delayed gravity
- character turns green
- cartoon duck
- cartoon bird
- anthropomorphism
- anthropomorphic animal
- ornithology
Contrary Condor Cast & Characters
Clarence Nash leads the cast as Donald Duck (voice) (uncredited), with Florence Gill as Condors (voice) (uncredited) and Fred Shields as Narrator (voice) (uncredited). Directed by Jack King.
- Director Jack King
- Clarence Nash as Donald Duck (voice) (uncredited)
- Florence Gill as Condors (voice) (uncredited)
- Fred Shields as Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
More from Jack King
More films directed by Jack King: The Ceremony, The Trial of Donald Duck, Drip Dippy Donald and Donald’s Dilemma.
Contrary Condor Plot Summary
What happens in Contrary Condor from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
An adventurous map opens the short, tracing the trek of Donald Duck as his footprints slip from North America into South America, carving a bold path through the towering Andes. Clad with improvised plungers on his feet, he clings to a sheer rock face and yodels his way upward, the wind whipping around him as he nears a condor nest.
Full summary
The whole story of Contrary Condor, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Contrary Condor?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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Contrary Condor Also Known As
7 alternative titles, including “Cóndor contradictorio” and “Der falsche Condor”.
- Also known as
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- Cóndor contradictorio
- Der falsche Condor
- Un condor per amico
- L'Œuf du Condor Géant
- Дональд Дак: Птица кондор
- Kalle Anka på äggjakt
- 唐老鸭秃鹰宝宝
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Movies Like Contrary Condor
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Donald’s Ostrich, Donald’s Camera and Donald’s Penguin.
Contrary Condor FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Contrary Condor, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Contrary Condor?
Contrary Condor runs 8 minutes.
When was Contrary Condor released?
Contrary Condor was released on April 21, 1944.
Who directed Contrary Condor?
Contrary Condor was directed by Jack King.
More films by Jack King Who is in the cast of Contrary Condor?
Contrary Condor stars Clarence Nash as Donald Duck (voice) (uncredited), Florence Gill as Condors (voice) (uncredited) and Fred Shields as Narrator (voice) (uncredited).
Does Contrary Condor have a post-credit scene?
No. Contrary Condor has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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