Donald’s Double Trouble

Donald’s Double Trouble

Year: 1946

Runtime: 7 mins

Language: English

Director: Jack King

ComedyAnimation

After Daisy insists Donald must polish his English and manners before she’ll see him again, an uncanny look‑alike arrives, speaking with a perfect English accent, clear diction and flawless courtesy. Donald convinces the doppelgänger to impersonate him, but his jealousy spikes when Daisy embraces and kisses the stranger.

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1

Phone booth disaster with Daisy

Donald is inside a telephone booth when Daisy calls him out for poor manners and bad English, threatening to end their relationship if he doesn't improve. He feels the sting of her words and worries he will lose her. Daisy slams the phone down so hard it causes the booth to explode.

Telephone booth
2

Donald searches for a plan to win Daisy back

Fearing the breakup, Donald wanders the city streets looking for a solution. He rehearses ways to change his personality and win her back. He wonders whether a drastic change could save their relationship.

City streets
3

The look-alike appears and offers impersonation

While wandering the streets, Donald meets a nameless look-alike duck with a pleasant British-accented voice who resembles him. Donald offers money to the duck to impersonate him and try to win Daisy back. The idea promises an easy fix but feels risky.

City streets
4

Impersonation agreement and plan begins

Dapper Duck agrees to impersonate Donald, promising to charm Daisy and smooth things over. Donald hopes the swap will reset the romance in his favor. The plan sets the stage for complications beyond expectations.

City streets
5

Daisy warms to Dapper on their date

As the impersonator spends time with Daisy, she begins to warm to him, thinking he is Donald because of the shared appearance. Donald watches, growing jealous as the date progresses. The plan seems to be working too well for Donald's comfort.

Amusement park
6

Donald tries to disrupt the romance

Determined to sabotage the budding romance, Donald makes several attempts to keep Daisy and Dapper apart. He follows them and uses various tricks to prevent them from getting closer. His jealousy drives him to desperate actions.

Amusement park
7

The chase leads to the amusement park

Donald tracks them to the amusement park, staying close to interfere at the right moment. He remains convinced that he can salvage his relationship by stopping the date. The park's sights and sounds become the backdrop for his scheming.

Amusement park
8

Tunnel of Love confrontation begins

In the Tunnel of Love, Donald begs Dapper to stop meddling and end the deception. Dapper, fed up with Donald's disruptions, refuses to back down and continues with the plan. The tension between the two ducks escalates quickly.

Tunnel of Love
9

Dapper pushes Donald underwater

The confrontation reaches a peak when Dapper pushes Donald underwater to shut him up. Donald surfaces soaked and furious, realizing the plan has spiraled out of control. The act cements the danger of the impersonation scheme.

Tunnel of Love
10

Donald misreads the kiss and storms in

Hearing a kiss just outside the tunnel entrance, Donald misreads the moment as Daisy choosing Dapper. He takes this as the final straw and storms into the tunnel to stop Dapper once and for all. His jealousy boils over into rash action.

Tunnel of Love
11

A brief but brutal fight inside the tunnel

Inside the tunnel, a brief but brutal fight erupts between Donald and Dapper. Water splashes and chaos ensue as their struggle disrupts the ride. The fight ends with both ducks spent and frustrated.

Tunnel of Love
12

The mistaken exit scene

The camera cuts to the tunnel exit where Donald and Dapper, holding hands and closing their eyes, walk out as if they are Daisy. They are stunned when Daisy appears, drenched and furious at the sight. The moment reveals their mistake and confusion.

Tunnel exit
13

Daisy's furious arrival

Daisy walks out of the tunnel drenched and loudly yells at both ducks for deceiving her. She vents her anger incoherently as she lashes out at the impostors. The chaos leaves the two ducks scrambling.

Tunnel exit
14

The impersonation backfires, they flee

Realizing they have been mistaken and Daisy is furious, Donald and Dapper quickly flee toward the park exit. They push through the crowd, trying to escape the scolding that follows. Daisy's wrath trails them as they disappear from view.

Park exit

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