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Orphan’s Benefit (1934): Cast

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Orphan’s Benefit is a 1934 short animated film directed by Burt Gillett, starring Clarence Nash as Donald Duck (voice) (uncredited), Walt Disney and Pinto Colvig. It runs 8 minutes.

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Orphan’s Benefit (1934) movie poster
Released
Runtime
8 min
Director
Burt Gillett
Genre
Animation
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Orphan’s Benefit About?

The premise of Orphan’s Benefit without spoilers.

Donald and Mickey put on a charity show, for some orphans.

Orphan’s Benefit Themes & Keywords

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  • half dressed cartoon animal
  • barefoot cartoon animal
  • goofy the dog character
  • donald duck character
  • mickey mouse character
  • two word title
  • clara cluck character
  • 1930s
  • reference to jimmy durante
  • trumpet
  • throwing food
  • theater balcony
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  • theater
  • spotlight
  • slingshot
  • recital
  • play
  • piano
  • pianist
  • orphan
  • makeshift parachute
  • ice cream cone
  • ice cream
  • hit with a hammer
  • hit with a brick
  • hit on the head
  • helium balloon
  • theater audience
  • heckler
  • hammer
  • given the hook
  • food thrown into someone's face
  • egg on head
  • egg
  • dress as a parachute
  • dancing
  • brick
  • boxing glove
  • bowing
  • bow and arrow
  • blowing nose
  • bloomers
  • balloon
  • mouse
  • horse
  • hen
  • duck
  • dog
  • cow
  • chicken
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Cast & crew

Orphan’s Benefit Cast & Characters

Clarence Nash leads the cast as Donald Duck (voice) (uncredited), with Walt Disney as Mickey Mouse (voice) (uncredited) and Pinto Colvig as Goofy (voice) (uncredited). Directed by Burt Gillett; 4 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Burt Gillett

More films directed by Burt Gillett: Mickey’s House of Villains, Silly Superstition, The Winning Ticket and Brave Little Tailor.

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Details

Orphan’s Benefit Also Known As

8 alternative titles, including “La gala benéfica para los huérfanos” and “Una serata di beneficenza”.

Also known as
  • La gala benéfica para los huérfanos
  • Una serata di beneficenza
  • Die Kindervorstellung
  • Mickey bienfaiteur
  • В помощ на сираците
  • Mickey Mouse: La gala benéfica para los huérfanos
  • Spettacolo di beneficenza
  • Концерт для сироток

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FAQ

Orphan’s Benefit FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Orphan’s Benefit, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Orphan’s Benefit?

Orphan’s Benefit runs 8 minutes.

When was Orphan’s Benefit released?

Orphan’s Benefit was released on August 10, 1934.

Who directed Orphan’s Benefit?

Orphan’s Benefit was directed by Burt Gillett.

More films by Burt Gillett

Who is in the cast of Orphan’s Benefit?

Orphan’s Benefit stars Clarence Nash as Donald Duck (voice) (uncredited), Walt Disney as Mickey Mouse (voice) (uncredited) and Pinto Colvig as Goofy (voice) (uncredited), among 4 credited actors.

Does Orphan’s Benefit have a post-credit scene?

No. Orphan’s Benefit has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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