Donald and the Wheel (1961)
A father tells his son the invention of the wheel was most important; to prove it, the two hipsters visit the inventor caveman Donald Duck. There follows a survey of the progress of transportation, a digression into the basics of gear ratios, a series of live-action dancers to various styles of music inside a giant jukebox, an illustration of the use of wheels in power generation and space satellites, etc. Ultimately, Donald decides he doesn't want the responsibility, but certainly someone else would take on the task.
Director: Hamilton Luske
Genre: Animation
Runtime: 17 min
Release Date: June 21, 1961
Cast
- Clarence Nash - Donald Duck (voice)
- Bill Cole - (voice)
- Bill Lee - (voice)
- Thurl Ravenscroft - Senior Spirit of Progress (voice)
- Max Smith - Junior Spirit of Progress (voice)
Screenplay
- Bill Berg (Story)
Music: Buddy Baker
Production: Walt Disney Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Hamilton Luske
More Films in Genre: Animation
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Donald and the Wheel about?
- A father tells his son the invention of the wheel was most important; to prove it, the two hipsters visit the inventor caveman Donald Duck. There follows a survey of the progress of transportation, a digression into the basics of gear ratios, a series of live-action dancers to various styles of music inside a giant jukebox, an illustration of the use of wheels in power generation and space satellites, etc. Ultimately, Donald decides he doesn't want the responsibility, but certainly someone else would take on the task.
- Who directed Donald and the Wheel?
- Donald and the Wheel was directed by Hamilton Luske.
- Who stars in Donald and the Wheel?
- Donald and the Wheel stars Clarence Nash, Bill Cole, Bill Lee, Thurl Ravenscroft, Max Smith.
- How long is Donald and the Wheel?
- Donald and the Wheel has a runtime of 17m (17 minutes).
- What genre is Donald and the Wheel?
- Donald and the Wheel is a Animation film.
- Where was Donald and the Wheel produced?
- Donald and the Wheel was produced in United States of America.