Old MacDonald Duck

Old MacDonald Duck

Year: 1941

Runtime: 8 mins

Language: English

Director: Jack King

ComedyAnimation

Donald Duck gets into the rhythm of doing his chores around the farm. Farmer Donald goes through his farmer day until a fly causes him to lose control while milking a cow.

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1

Donald begins the day on the farm

Donald Duck starts his day on the farm by feeding the animals while singing Old MacDonald Had a Farm. His upbeat tune sets a lively pace as he tends the barn and paddock. This opening moment shows his routine and the lighthearted chaos to come.

Morning Farm
2

Clementine spotted in a tree

Donald searches for Clementine the cow to milk and finds her perched up in a tree, nibbling leaves. He calls her down with a cheerful greeting and steady determination to begin milking. The unusual sight foreshadows the comical hurdles ahead.

Morning Farm – Clementine's tree
3

Preparing to milk Clementine

Donald positions a bucket beneath Clementine's udder and prepares to start milking. A buzzing fly interrupts the moment, circling the cow and Donald alike. The tiny intruder promises a day of mishaps.

Morning Milking area
4

The fly disturbs Clementine

The fly lands on Clementine's nose, she snorts it off, and her tail swats Donald with surprising force. The moment throws Donald off balance and sparks the first round of chaos. The animals react, heightening the slapstick energy of the scene.

Morning Milking area
5

Hiding under the hat

The fly buzzes around Donald's head while he hides under his hat, hoping the insect will disappear. He peeks out, scanning for movement and preparing to resume the task if the coast is clear. The silly tension continues to grow.

Morning Milking area
6

Hat becomes bait and chase

The fly lands on Donald's hat and crawls into the two holes, turning the hat into a pretend home. Donald goes crazy, chasing the insect around the yard and trying to swat it again as it lands on the fence. The hat becomes a recurring focal point of the chaos.

Morning Hat area and fence
7

Mistaken milked hat

Donald realizes he has accidentally milked his hat instead of the bucket. He swaps the hat back for the bucket and continues milking, frustrated by the ongoing interruption. This mistaken mix-up compounds the farcical mishaps.

Morning Milking area
8

Milk drenches the hunter

As he dons the hat again, Donald is soaked in milk, much to the fly's apparent amusement. The comic mishap adds to the mess as Clementine eyes the floating milk. The situation remains messy but entertaining.

Morning Head area / milking area
9

A squirt attempt and the jug

Donald attempts a dramatic squirt to drive away the fly using milk from Clementine's udder, but the fly escapes into a jug. He grumbles at the setback while the animal watches in mild disbelief. The misdirection pushes the gag toward a new twist.

Morning Milk jug region
10

Super squirt and the trapped fly

Donald unleashes a 'super squirt' and the milk splashes into the jug containing the fly, who seems to laugh from inside the glass. The moment freezes the action as the insect appears momentarily victorious. The audience is treated to a classic cartoon reversal.

Morning Milk jug
11

Revenge and chaos in the barnyard

Soaked and angry, the fly seeks revenge on both Clementine and Donald. Clementine lifts Donald with her tail and swipes him around while the fly leads her toward further chaos. The barnyard scene becomes a dizzying chase.

Morning Barnyard / Clementine's tail area
12

Swinging in the milking bucket

The fly guides Clementine to swing Donald inside his milking bucket, turning a simple milking routine into a wild ride. Donald squawks in protest as he spins through the air. The swinging spectacle culminates with a pile-up of equipment and laughter.

Morning Stable / Milking area
13

The final kick and crash

The fly bites Clementine's back leg, causing her to kick Donald into the air again. He crashes into the stable, scattering equipment and letting out a pig-like snort of frustration. The scene ends with the two foes tangled in mishap and the fly laughing.

End Stable
14

Ending gag

Ending: The fly laughs as the chaotic day comes to a close. Donald limps away from the wreckage, still muttering, while Clementine stands calm and unbothered. The closing gag reinforces the humor of relentless cartoon mischief.

End Barn/Stable

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