The Orphan Egg (1953)

As usual, little Dinky Duck gets no cooperation as he goes about his usual rounds doing good deeds. He finds an orphan egg, and, unable to get anyone else to care for it, he takes it home with him. After it hatches, he feeds the young bird as it grows ever larger. Meanhile, back in the barnyard, a sneaky fox has captured all the farm animals and birds including, to the fox's delight, the succulent ducks and chewy chickens. But Dinky's bird, now a full-size eagle, comes to the rescue and, as a result, Dinky is acclaimed a hero.

Director: Eddie Donnelly
Genre: Animation
Runtime: 7 min
Release Date:
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Orphan Egg about?
As usual, little Dinky Duck gets no cooperation as he goes about his usual rounds doing good deeds. He finds an orphan egg, and, unable to get anyone else to care for it, he takes it home with him. After it hatches, he feeds the young bird as it grows ever larger. Meanhile, back in the barnyard, a sneaky fox has captured all the farm animals and birds including, to the fox's delight, the succulent ducks and chewy chickens. But Dinky's bird, now a full-size eagle, comes to the rescue and, as a result, Dinky is acclaimed a hero.
Who directed The Orphan Egg?
The Orphan Egg was directed by Eddie Donnelly.
How long is The Orphan Egg?
The Orphan Egg has a runtime of 7m (7 minutes).
What genre is The Orphan Egg?
The Orphan Egg is a Animation film.
Where was The Orphan Egg produced?
The Orphan Egg was produced in United States of America.