Donald Applecore (1952): Cast & Plot
Donald Applecore is a 1952 short animated comedy directed by Jack Hannah, starring Clarence Nash as Donald Duck (voice) (uncredited), James MacDonald and Dessie Flynn. It runs 7 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 7 min
- Director
- Jack Hannah
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Walt Disney Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Donald Applecore About?
The premise of Donald Applecore without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Donald, an apple farmer, discovers his orchard’s fruit has been nibbled and catches Chip ’n’ Dale in the act. He launches a helicopter to douse the mischievous duo, who wear tiny gas masks, and when that fails he escalates the conflict by bringing out massive artillery.
Donald Applecore Themes & Keywords
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Donald Applecore Cast & Characters
Clarence Nash leads the cast as Donald Duck (voice) (uncredited), with James MacDonald as Chip (voice) (uncredited) and Dessie Flynn as Dale (voice) (uncredited). Directed by Jack Hannah.
- Director Jack Hannah
- Clarence Nash as Donald Duck (voice) (uncredited)
- James MacDonald as Chip (voice) (uncredited)
- Dessie Flynn as Dale (voice) (uncredited)
More from Jack Hannah
More films directed by Jack Hannah: Corny Concerto, Punchy Pooch, Mother’s Little Helper and Rocket Racket.
Donald Applecore Plot Summary
What happens in Donald Applecore from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In this animated adventure, Donald Duck is depicted as a dedicated apple farmer who is busy harvesting his crop when he notices something troubling—his entire apple harvest has been eaten away by some mischievous creatures. He quickly discovers that Chip and Dale, the well-known chipmunks, are responsible as he catches them in the act of dumping eaten apple cores into his basket. Donald immediately captures Dale and confronts him about their behavior, demanding an explanation for the destruction of his crop.
Full summary
The whole story of Donald Applecore, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Donald Applecore?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the main character trying to protect his apple crop in the film?
Donald Applecore Also Known As
9 alternative titles, including “Il torsolo di mela di Paperino” and “Paperino e le mele”.
- Also known as
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- Il torsolo di mela di Paperino
- Paperino e le mele
- Donalds Apfelkern
- Le Verger de Donald
- Дональд Дак: Дональд – яблочная сердцевина
- Kalle Ankas förbjudna frukt
- Anders Ands Æbleplantage
- 花栗鼠吃苹果
- Pato Donald: La Guerra de las Manzanas
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Donald Applecore FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Donald Applecore, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Donald Applecore?
Donald Applecore runs 7 minutes.
When was Donald Applecore released?
Donald Applecore was released on January 18, 1952.
Who directed Donald Applecore?
Donald Applecore was directed by Jack Hannah.
More films by Jack Hannah Who is in the cast of Donald Applecore?
Donald Applecore stars Clarence Nash as Donald Duck (voice) (uncredited), James MacDonald as Chip (voice) (uncredited) and Dessie Flynn as Dale (voice) (uncredited).
Does Donald Applecore have a post-credit scene?
No. Donald Applecore has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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