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Donald Duck and the Gorilla

Donald Duck and the Gorilla

19447.10h 7m

Overview

Ajax the killer gorilla has escaped from the zoo. Donald's nephews dress up as a gorilla, but soon Donald encounters the real gorilla, and they chase each other until the radio broadcasts instructions for subduing Ajax.

Directed by Jack King
Written by Carl Barks, Bill Berg, Nick George
Produced by Walt Disney
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Top Cast

Clarence Nash

Clarence Nash

Donald Duck / Huey / Louie / Dewey (voice) (uncredited)

James MacDonald

James MacDonald

Ajax the Gorilla (voice) (uncredited)

Themes & Keywords

gorillacartoonshort film

About Donald Duck and the Gorilla

Donald Duck and the Gorilla is a animation, comedy film released in 1944 exploring themes of gorilla, cartoon, short film. Directed by Jack King, it stars Clarence Nash, James MacDonald. Ajax the killer gorilla has escaped from the zoo. Donald's nephews dress up as a gorilla, but soon Donald encounters the real gorilla, and they chase each other until the radio broadcasts instructions for subduing Ajax.

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