Chip an’ Dale (1947) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

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1. 1

   Donald gathers firewood, uncovering Chip and Dale's new home

   Donald Duck gets out of bed in a rustic winter cabin to gather firewood for a fire. He chops a small topped tree, unaware it houses Chip and Dale. The log becomes their new home, and the chipmunks follow him back to the cabin.

   When

   Morning

   Where

   Winter cabin

2. 2

   Chip and Dale extinguish the fire and drag the log outside

   Inside the cabin, Chip and Dale rummage the log for their nuts. After Donald lights the fire, the mischievous duo quickly extinguish it. They then drag the log out front in full view of the unsuspecting duck.

   When

   Daytime

   Where

   Inside cabin

3. 3

   Chip and Dale take the log and retreat with it

   Donald, amused, watches as the chipmunks drag the log out of the cabin. He easily takes the log back from them as they leave, ending the initial prank for the moment. The cabin settles back into quiet, but the mischief is far from over.

   When

   Daytime

   Where

   Front of cabin

4. 4

   Chip and Dale storm the roof with snow down the chimney

   Chip and Dale climb onto the roof and toss snowballs down the chimney to extinguish the fire. Their aim is to keep Donald from warming himself while they recover their nuts and log. The pair giggle at the duck's puzzled reaction.

   When

   Daytime

   Where

   Cabin roof

5. 5

   Donald retaliates by rolling the chipmunks in a snowball off the roof

   Donald retaliates by climbing the chimney to confront the snowballs. He traps the chipmunks inside a snowball and rolls them off the roof. The cold air and motion leave the chipmunks dazed but unharmed.

   When

   Daytime

   Where

   Roof and vicinity

6. 6

   Chip and Dale hatch a new plan

   Chip whispers in Dale's ear, outlining a new clever plan to tease Donald. Dale nods and ready to act, their teamwork evident. They prepare to execute the plan at the cabin's front.

   When

   Afternoon

   Where

   Near cabin front

7. 7

   Chip rolls a growing snowball down the hill toward the door

   Chip climbs a steep hill directly in front of the front door and starts a snowball rolling downward. As it picks up speed, it grows larger and more dangerous. The duo watches with glee as the snowball becomes a looming threat.

   When

   Afternoon

   Where

   Front hill

8. 8

   Dale distracts Donald by knocking on the door

   Dale gives a knock on the door to lure Donald to respond. Donald rises, curious about the noise and the approaching snowball. Chip and Dale anticipate his appearance.

   When

   Afternoon

   Where

   Front door

9. 9

   Massive snowball crashes into the door as Donald opens

   Donald opens the door just as the giant snowball crashes into the doorway. The impact hits him with a wall of cold, knocking him back into the cabin. The catastrophe draws the chipmunks' attention and the plan nears its climax.

   When

   Afternoon

   Where

   Front of cabin

10. 10

    Chip and Dale reclaim their log and make a getaway

    As Donald is distracted by the snow assault, Chip and Dale seize their log and begin to retreat. They laugh and hop away, carrying their prize behind them. The cabin's doorway remains blocked by snow, leaving Donald frustrated.

    When

    Afternoon

    Where

    Outside cabin

11. 11

    Dale kicks Donald as he lies in the snow

    With Donald immobilized by the snow, Dale seizes the moment to kick him playfully. The act is a final taunt as the chipmunks slip away. Donald, stuck and defeated for the moment, watches them disappear.

    When

    Afternoon

    Where

    Snowy yard outside cabin