Don’s Fountain of Youth

Don’s Fountain of Youth

Year: 1953

Runtime: 6 mins

Language: English

Director: Jack Hannah

AnimationComedy

Donald’s attempt to claim the fountain of youth is interrupted by an aggressive alligator. While on a trip with his nephews, he’s annoyed that they only care about comics. He lures them to the “fountain of youth” and pretends to be a baby, but soon becomes entangled with a mother alligator and her hatchlings, forcing a hurried escape with the nephews.

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1

Trip through Florida and the old Spanish fort

The family is on a Florida road trip and passes by an old Spanish fort. The nephews stay glued to their comic book while Donald watches the scenery with a mix of patience and frustration.

Daytime, during the car ride Florida highway near an old Spanish fort
2

Car overheating and search for water

The car begins to overheat, forcing Donald to search for water. He finds a roadside pond and considers how to keep the trip from turning into a disaster.

Shortly after the overheating Roadside pond, Florida
3

Discovery of the Fountain of Youth sign

Donald spots a pond sign hinting at the Fountain of Youth, and he hatches a plan to exploit it. He intends to trick the boys into thinking he has regressed in age so they might listen to him.

Immediately after discovery Pond area
4

Sign ritual to attract attention

He tears off the top half of the sign to reveal the bottom reading Fountain of Youth and shouts for help to draw the boys' attention. The dramatic display is meant to spark curiosity and set up his pretend baby act.

Same moment at the pond Pond edge
5

Donald appears as a baby to the nephews

Donald appears in a baby bonnet and behaves like a baby, tearing pages from the nephews' comic. The sight shocks the boys and pushes them toward considering discipline.

While Donald pretends to be a baby Pond area
6

Egg theft to reinforce the ruse

Taking advantage of the distraction, Donald steals an egg from a sleeping crocodile nearby and replaces it where he stood. He then places the bonnet on the egg to reinforce his pretend baby act.

Moments after the egg swap Near the crocodile's nest by the pond
7

Crocodile wakes and notices the missing egg

From a hiding spot, Donald watches as the crocodile wakes and realizes her egg is missing. The mother roars and the boys sense danger as they watch nearby.

Right after the egg disappearance Near the crocodile's nest
8

Crocodile chase and egg chase

The crocodile lashes out with her tail, hitting Donald and sending him to sit on her egg. The frantic chase begins as the mother searches for the missing egg while the boys scramble.

During the chase Over the pond's swampy area
9

Eggs hatch and imprint on Donald

The two crocodile eggs hatch and imprint on Donald, treating him as their father. This surprising turn catches everyone off guard and changes the balance of control.

Shortly after hatch Pond edge, near the nest
10

Concussion and daze

Donald suffers a concussion and becomes dazed, slowing the escape as the kids watch with a mix of fear and amusement. The situation becomes tense as the pursuit continues.

After the concussion Roadside by the pond
11

Crocodile babies approach Donald

The baby crocodiles approach Donald excitedly, effectively choosing him as their father over their real mother. The nephews seize the moment and rush toward the car to get away.

Just before the escape Near the car by the pond
12

Escape in the car

The family pulls away in the car, leaving the mother crocodile to chase after them while the hatchlings cry for Donald. The imprinting complicates the escape as the scene shifts toward safety.

During the hurried departure Roadside escape, Florida
13

Mother and babies reconciled after imprinting twist

The mother crocodile returns with her real babies, but the hatchlings’ imprinting on Donald makes them fear their biological mother. The crocodile quacks and, after the initial confusion, the babies accept their mother again.

End of sequence Near the pond and crocodile lair

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