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Short animated comedy

The Wise Quacking Duck (1943): Cast

The Wise Quacking Duck (1943) movie poster

The Wise Quacking Duck is a 1943 short animated comedy directed by Robert Clampett, starring Mel Blanc as Daffy Duck (voice) and Darrell Payne. It runs 7 minutes.

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The Wise Quacking Duck (1943) movie poster
Released
Runtime
7 min
Director
Robert Clampett
Genres
Animation , Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Wise Quacking Duck About?

The premise of The Wise Quacking Duck without spoilers.

A gentle, unassuming husband is ordered by his wife to fetch a duck for dinner. He chooses what appears to be an ordinary bird, only to discover it’s the irascible Daffy Duck. What follows is a relentless, slap‑slap‑stick showdown as Daffy thwarts every attempt, turning a simple hunt into a chaotic cartoon battle.

The Wise Quacking Duck Themes & Keywords

· 46 tags
  • striptease
  • daffy duck character
  • animal character name in title
  • four word title
  • reference to lucky strike cigarettes
  • jerry colonna spoof
  • reference to fibber mcgee and molly
  • reference to red skelton
  • mean widdle kid
  • cartoon duck
  • breaking the fourth wall
  • fried egg
+34 more
  • henpecked husband
  • timid husband
  • blushing
  • boxer shorts
  • rifle
  • fortune teller
  • impersonating a fortune teller
  • duck
  • shotgun
  • ketchup
  • haystack
  • chase
  • hatchet
  • oven
  • egg
  • kiss
  • lump on head
  • disguise
  • anthropomorphism
  • anthropomorphic animal
  • seemingly beheaded
  • surrealism
  • reference to jerry colonna
  • self referential
  • shooting
  • screaming
  • pie in the face
  • hit on the head
  • fake injury
  • face turns red
  • coffee
  • breaking dishes
  • axe
  • farm
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Cast & crew

The Wise Quacking Duck Cast & Characters

Mel Blanc leads the cast as Daffy Duck (voice), with Darrell Payne as Mr. Meek (voice) (uncredited). Directed by Robert Clampett.

From the director

More from Robert Clampett

More films directed by Robert Clampett: Cat-Tastrophy, It’s a Grand Old Nag, The Goofy Gophers and The Big Snooze.

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The Wise Quacking Duck Also Known As

5 alternative titles, including “A bölcsen hápogó kacsa” and “Daffy passe à la casserole”.

Also known as
  • A bölcsen hápogó kacsa
  • Daffy passe à la casserole
  • Крикливая утка
  • Il papero spiritoso
  • Wykwakany kaczor

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FAQ

The Wise Quacking Duck FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Wise Quacking Duck, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Wise Quacking Duck?

The Wise Quacking Duck runs 7 minutes.

When was The Wise Quacking Duck released?

The Wise Quacking Duck was released on May 1, 1943.

Who directed The Wise Quacking Duck?

The Wise Quacking Duck was directed by Robert Clampett.

More films by Robert Clampett

Who is in the cast of The Wise Quacking Duck?

The Wise Quacking Duck stars Mel Blanc as Daffy Duck (voice) and Darrell Payne as Mr. Meek (voice) (uncredited).

Does The Wise Quacking Duck have a post-credit scene?

No. The Wise Quacking Duck has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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