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All in a Nutshell

All in a Nutshell

Donald steals Chip and Dale's nuts and ends up in a lake.

19496.80h 7m

Overview

Donald steals Chip and Dale's nuts for his nut-butter shop, which is shaped like a giant walnut, Chip and Dale, roll and "shoot" Donald into a nearby lake.

Directed by Jack Hannah
Written by Bill Berg, Nick George
Produced by Walt Disney
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Top Cast

Clarence Nash

Clarence Nash

Donald Duck (voice) (uncredited)

James MacDonald

James MacDonald

Chip (voice) (uncredited)

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Dessie Flynn

Dale (voice) (uncredited)

Themes & Keywords

short film

About All in a Nutshell

All in a Nutshell is a animation, comedy film released in 1949 exploring themes of short film. Directed by Jack Hannah, it stars Clarence Nash, James MacDonald, Dessie Flynn. Donald steals Chip and Dale's nuts for his nut-butter shop, which is shaped like a giant walnut, Chip and Dale, roll and "shoot" Donald into a nearby lake.

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