The New Neighbor (1953): Cast & Plot
The New Neighbor is a 1953 short animated comedy directed by Jack Hannah, starring Billy Bletcher as Pete (voice) (uncredited) and Clarence Nash. 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 The New Neighbor About?
The premise of The New Neighbor without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
When Donald moves into his new house, he quickly learns his next‑door neighbor Pete is a messy, freeloading slob, and his reckless dog repeatedly bursts through the fence and digs up Donald’s garden. The rivalry spirals into an all‑out feud, complete with cheering onlookers and live television coverage.
The New Neighbor Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- pegleg pete character
- donald duck character
- suburbia
- clothesline
- new neighbor
- dog
- feud
- duck
- gardening
- character appears in newspaper
- feud with neighbor
- annoyed neighbor
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- neighbor neighbor relationship
- voice over narration
- rain
- garden
- yard
- bone
- flower
- garbage
- refrigerator
- fence
- suburb
- reading a book
- falling from height
- moving
- moving van
- bandaged head
- arm sling
- run over with a lawn mower
- seesaw
- lawnmower
- hit with a garbage can lid
- glass house
- garbage can lid
- garbage can
- apple tree
- hit with an apple
- apple
- self congratulating
- hot dog vendor
- television mobile unit
- brawl
- newspaper
- hit on the head
- hit with a baseball bat
- baseball bat
- pitchfork
- garden hose
- smoke
The New Neighbor Cast & Characters
Billy Bletcher leads the cast as Pete (voice) (uncredited), with Clarence Nash as Donald Duck (voice) (uncredited). Directed by Jack Hannah.
- Director Jack Hannah
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Billy Bletcher as Pete (voice) (uncredited) - Clarence Nash as Donald Duck (voice) (uncredited)
More from Jack Hannah
More films directed by Jack Hannah: Corny Concerto, Punchy Pooch, Mother’s Little Helper and Rocket Racket.
The New Neighbor Plot Summary
What happens in The New Neighbor 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
Donald Duck Clarence Nash has recently moved into a new house in a quiet neighborhood. He quickly notices his neighbor Pete Billy Bletcher stepping outside to dump garbage into Donald’s yard, and Pete’s dog Muncey bursts through the fence to dig up Donald’s garden. Pete introduces himself with a friendly grin, and immediately exploits Donald’s warmth to help himself to Donald’s food and serving ware. When Pete returns, his seemingly kind offer of a bowl of homemade green porridge turns out to be dog food.
Full summary
The whole story of The New Neighbor, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know The New Neighbor?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 9
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- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
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- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
Which character moves into a new house at the beginning of the story?
The New Neighbor Also Known As
16 alternative titles, including “Le nouveau voisin” and “Дональд Дак: Новый сосед”.
- Also known as
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- Le nouveau voisin
- Дональд Дак: Новый сосед
- Kalle Ankas nye granne
- O Novo Vizinho
- Pato Donald: El nuevo vecino
- Der neue Nachbar
- Az új szomszéd
- Ο Καινούριος Γείτονας
- Il nuovo vicino
- 새로운 이웃
- ドナルドの決闘
- Yeni Komşu
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- Uusi naapuri
- Nowy sąsiad
- 新鄰居
- El Nuevo Vecino
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Donald’s Nephews, The Riveter and Donald’s Cousin Gus.
The New Neighbor FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The New Neighbor, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The New Neighbor?
The New Neighbor runs 7 minutes.
When was The New Neighbor released?
The New Neighbor was released on August 1, 1953.
Who directed The New Neighbor?
The New Neighbor was directed by Jack Hannah.
More films by Jack Hannah Who is in the cast of The New Neighbor?
The New Neighbor stars Billy Bletcher as Pete (voice) (uncredited) and Clarence Nash as Donald Duck (voice) (uncredited).
Does The New Neighbor have a post-credit scene?
No. The New Neighbor has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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