My Little Duckaroo

My Little Duckaroo

Year: 1954

Runtime: 7 mins

Language: English

Director: Chuck Jones

ComedyWesternFamilyAnimation

Daffy Duck prowls the Wild West as the self‑styled “Masked Avenger,” a righter of wrongs who tackles heroic deeds with his loyal sidekick Porky Pig. Together they chase the nefarious Nasty Canasta, whose crimes range from stealing comic gags to performing an absurd square‑dance routine inside a round house, determined to bring him to justice.

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1

Introduction of the Plot

The cartoon parodies Westerns and introduces the Masked Avenger, Daffy, and his sidekick, Porky, who ride through the desert in search of adventure. They come across a poster offering a reward for Nasty Canasta, wanted for multiple crimes, setting the main goal for Daffy. Daffy declares he will handle the situation, motivated by the reward money.

2

Arrival at Canasta's Hideout

Using signs pointing the way, Daffy and Porky find Canasta's hideout. Daffy enters alone, announcing himself as the Masked Avenger, but he initially receives no response. The scene sets up the confrontation with the wanted criminal.

Canasta's hideout
3

Daffy Confronts Canasta

Daffy bursts into the hideout, finds Canasta playing cards peacefully, and announces himself under various aliases. Canasta ignores Daffy's attempts at intimidation until Daffy offers advice on his card game, leading to a humorous challenge.

Canasta's hideout
4

Daffy Returns Dressed as a Cowboy

Daffy departs the hideout to change into cowboy attire, confident he can win. He re-enters without his mask, prepared to take on Canasta, which marks the beginning of his series of humorous failures.

Canasta's hideout
5

Card Game Conflict

The two engage in a card game that ends abruptly when Canasta cuts the deck with a meat cleaver, nearly injuring Daffy's hand. Canasta then wins the round with an absurd claim, highlighting his cunning and Daffy's ineptness.

Canasta's hideout
6

Daffy's Failed Card Challenge

Daffy attempts to challenge Canasta further, but Canasta dismisses him with a pistol and declares a silly hand. Daffy nervously admits defeat, emphasizing the humorous tone of his ineffectiveness.

Canasta's hideout
7

Daffy and Canasta's Arm Wrestling

Daffy challenges Canasta to an arm wrestling match, which Canasta wins easily, smashing Daffy into and through a table. This scene showcases Canasta's strength and Daffy's ongoing misfortune.

Canasta's hideout
8

Arrest Attempt Fails

Porky suggests arresting Canasta, so Daffy puts him in irons, but Canasta effortlessly breaks free. Daffy finds himself helpless as Canasta stands stoically, illustrating Daffy's inability to capture him.

Canasta's hideout
9

Daffy's Fist Fight and Downfall

Daffy, angered, threatens to punch Canasta, but he is quickly overpowered. Canasta rips Daffy's shirt off with his muscles and beats him up, ending Daffy's attempt at heroism and highlighting Canasta's dominance.

Canasta's hideout
10

Daffy's Failed Redemption

After being beaten, Daffy claims he fixed Canasta's red wagon to Porky, seemingly regaining some pride. He then leaves, staggering outside with a shiny new red wagon, humorously asserting his achievement and preparing to go home.

Outside Canasta's hideout

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