Donald Duck and the Gorilla (1944): Cast & Plot
Donald Duck and the Gorilla is a 1944 short animated comedy directed by Jack King, starring James MacDonald as Ajax the Gorilla (voice) (uncredited) and Clarence Nash. It runs 7 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 7 min
- Director
- Jack King
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Walt Disney Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Donald Duck and the Gorilla About?
The premise of Donald Duck and the Gorilla without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
When the dangerous gorilla Ajax escapes from the zoo, Donald’s nephews disguise themselves as a gorilla to help, but Donald soon confronts the real beast. A chaotic chase ensues until a radio broadcast provides instructions for safely subduing Ajax.
Donald Duck and the Gorilla Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- donald duck character
- doorknob
- crying
- sliding across table
- burned on the butt
- huey dewey and louie characters
- animal character name in title
- five word title
- 2d animation
- hand drawn animation
- traditional animation
- storm
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- ends with crying
- keyhole
- book
- barefoot cartoon animal
- tiptoe
- animal in title
- gorilla
- killer
- gloves
- chase
- half dressed cartoon animal
- hand
- candle
- stilts
- panic
- fear
- listening to a radio
- tombstone
- radio announcer
- table
- umbrella
- thunderstorm
- tear gas
- radio
- character shaped hole
- lollipop
- gorilla suit
- 1940s
- cartoon gorilla
- cartoon ape
- ape
- cartoon duck
- cartoon bird
- anthropomorphism
- anthropomorphic animal
- uncle nephew relationship
- family relationships
- duck
Donald Duck and the Gorilla Cast & Characters
James MacDonald leads the cast as Ajax the Gorilla (voice) (uncredited), with Clarence Nash as Donald Duck / Huey / Louie / Dewey (voice) (uncredited). Directed by Jack King.
- Director Jack King
- James MacDonald as Ajax the Gorilla (voice) (uncredited)
- Clarence Nash as Donald Duck / Huey / Louie / Dewey (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.
Donald Duck and the Gorilla Plot Summary
What happens in Donald Duck and the Gorilla 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
On a stormy night, Donald Duck and his nephews hear a radio report that a fierce gorilla named Ajax has escaped from the city zoo. To taunt them, Donald wears black gloves that look like gorilla hands, and the nephews catch him at it by peering through a keyhole to see their uncle laughing. They retaliate with mischief of their own, slipping into a gorilla suit and sneaking up on him as he reads, snatching a lick from his lollipop. The real Ajax then appears in a front window, breaks into the house, and roars at the nephews, who scatter in alarm. Donald, realizing the prank has backfired on him, chases the trio in anger and crashes straight into Ajax.
Full summary
The whole story of Donald Duck and the Gorilla, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Donald Duck and the Gorilla?
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Donald Duck and the Gorilla Also Known As
13 alternative titles, including “Donald Duck und der Gorilla” and “Pato Donald y el Gorila”.
- Also known as
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- Donald Duck und der Gorilla
- Pato Donald y el Gorila
- Paperino e il gorilla
- Дональд Дак и Горилла
- Donald et le Gorille
- Donald und der Gorilla
- Дональд Дак: Дональд Дак и горилла
- El Pato Donald: Donald y el gorila
- Kalle Anka och gorillan
- Donald y el Gorila
- Donald e o Gorila
- Donald Duck ve Goril
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- 唐老鸭和大猩猩
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Movies Like Donald Duck and the Gorilla
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Donald’s Vacation, Donald’s Garden and Donald’s Ostrich.
Donald Duck and the Gorilla FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Donald Duck and the Gorilla, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Donald Duck and the Gorilla?
Donald Duck and the Gorilla runs 7 minutes.
When was Donald Duck and the Gorilla released?
Donald Duck and the Gorilla was released on March 31, 1944.
Who directed Donald Duck and the Gorilla?
Donald Duck and the Gorilla was directed by Jack King.
More films by Jack King Who is in the cast of Donald Duck and the Gorilla?
Donald Duck and the Gorilla stars James MacDonald as Ajax the Gorilla (voice) (uncredited) and Clarence Nash as Donald Duck / Huey / Louie / Dewey (voice) (uncredited).
Does Donald Duck and the Gorilla have a post-credit scene?
No. Donald Duck and the Gorilla has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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