Donald Duck and the Gorilla

Donald Duck and the Gorilla

Year: 1944

Runtime: 7 mins

Language: English

Director: Jack King

AnimationComedy

When the dangerous gorilla Ajax escapes from the zoo, Donald’s nephews disguise themselves as a gorilla to help, but Donald soon confronts the real beast. A chaotic chase ensues until a radio broadcast provides instructions for safely subduing Ajax.

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Breckenridge, Donald Duck's House

The action centers in Breckenridge on a stormy night, focusing on the Duck family home. Ajax the gorilla's escape from the city zoo brings a wild intruder into the domestic setting, turning the house into a chaotic playground of chase and pratfalls. The setting contrasts cozy interiors with unexpected danger, driving the comedy and suspense.

🏙️ Breckenridge 🏠 Donald Duck's House 🦍 Zoo 🌩️ Stormy Night

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Main Characters – Donald Duck and the Gorilla (1944)

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Ajax the Gorilla

A powerful, intelligent gorilla who escapes the city zoo and infiltrates the Duck family home, provoking fear and Mayhem. He roars and stalks through the house, challenging Donald and the nephews, and is ultimately subdued after the nephews deploy tear gas and he cries.

🦍 Gorilla 🗝️ Intruder ⚡ Threat

Donald Duck

Hot-tempered and easily frightened, Donald initially misreads the danger and reacts impulsively. Throughout the chase, he gradually demonstrates stubborn courage and resourcefulness as he tries to outsmart the gorilla to protect his nephews.

🦆 Duck 🔥 Hot-tempered 🧭 Strategist

Huey, Dewey & Louie

Donald’s mischievous nephews who initiate the chaos by disguising themselves in a gorilla suit and provoking Ajax. Their curiosity and love of pranks fuel the comedy and complicate the danger.

👶 Kids 🎭 Pranksters 🐵 Gorilla curiosity

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Major Themes – Donald Duck and the Gorilla (1944)

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🎭 Pranks & Consequences

What begins as a playful prank by the nephews escalates into genuine danger when the real gorilla appears and targets Donald. The deception blurs with reality, creating a tense chase filled with slapstick misfires. The sequence examines how humorous deception can backfire when it meets a real threat, forcing characters to rethink their actions.

🧭 Fear & Resilience

The characters must navigate fear and adapt quickly to outsmart the intruding animal. Donald's bravado shifts to frantic problem-solving as he and the nephews find clever ways to subdue Ajax. The resolution hinges on a mix of observation, improvisation, and a surprising empathy that emerges after the danger passes.

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 16:55

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