Working for Peanuts (1953): Cast & Plot
Working for Peanuts is a 1953 short animated film directed by Jack Hannah, starring James MacDonald as Chip (voice) (uncredited), Dessie Flynn and Clarence Nash. It runs 7 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 7 min
- Director
- Jack Hannah
- Genre
- Animation
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Walt Disney Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Working for Peanuts About?
The premise of Working for Peanuts without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Chip and Dale live next door to a zoo and spot an elephant’s hidden stash of peanuts. Their attempts to snatch the nuts are foiled by the clever elephant and his keeper, Donald. Soon they notice that visitors throw peanuts, so the duo stages a lively song‑and‑dance routine to gather the treats, even painting themselves white to pose as albino chipmunks.
Working for Peanuts Themes & Keywords
· 19 tags- chip 'n' dale characters
- donald duck character
- three word title
- 3d
- peanut
- elephant
- chipmunk
- zoo
- 3 dimensional
- zookeeper
- 1950s
- cartoon elephant
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- duck
- cartoon duck
- cartoon chipmunk
- cartoon bird
- bird
- anthropomorphism
- anthropomorphic animal
Working for Peanuts Cast & Characters
James MacDonald leads the cast as Chip (voice) (uncredited), with Dessie Flynn as Dale (voice) (uncredited) and Clarence Nash as Donald Duck (voice) (uncredited). Directed by Jack Hannah.
- Director Jack Hannah
- James MacDonald as Chip (voice) (uncredited)
- Dessie Flynn as Dale (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.
Working for Peanuts Plot Summary
What happens in Working for Peanuts 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
While collecting acorns, Chip and Dale discover a peanut that had been tossed from the nearby zoo. They sample it and enjoy the unusual flavor, pausing their nut-hunting to savor the treat. Nearby, a crowd pelts peanuts at Dolores the Elephant, who is being cared for by Donald Duck. The trio’s antics kick into gear as the chipmunks plot a quick theft while Donald is away, hoping to grab more peanuts for themselves.
Full summary
The whole story of Working for Peanuts, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Working for Peanuts?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What are the names of the chipmunk duo in the short?
Working for Peanuts Also Known As
9 alternative titles, including “Noccioline a volontà” and “Κοπιάζοντας για Φυστίκια”.
- Also known as
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- Noccioline a volontà
- Κοπιάζοντας για Φυστίκια
- Alles für die Nuss
- Les Cacahuètes de Donald
- 为花生而工作
- Kalle Anka och Jumbo
- Trabajar por cacahuetes
- Danser For Jordnødder
- Pracując na fistaszki
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Chip an’ Dale, Food for Feudin’ and Chips Ahoy.
Working for Peanuts FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Working for Peanuts, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Working for Peanuts?
Working for Peanuts runs 7 minutes.
When was Working for Peanuts released?
Working for Peanuts was released on November 11, 1953.
Who directed Working for Peanuts?
Working for Peanuts was directed by Jack Hannah.
More films by Jack Hannah Who is in the cast of Working for Peanuts?
Working for Peanuts stars James MacDonald as Chip (voice) (uncredited), Dessie Flynn as Dale (voice) (uncredited) and Clarence Nash as Donald Duck (voice) (uncredited).
Does Working for Peanuts have a post-credit scene?
No. Working for Peanuts has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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