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Polar Trappers

Polar Trappers

19386.10h 8m

Overview

Donald and Goofy are trappers in the frozen south (Antarctica) with different approaches. Donald sees a penguin and dresses as one to lure her to the chopping block; Goofy baits a trap with fish (then acts like a walrus to capture one that steals his bait bucket).

Directed by Ben Sharpsteen
Produced by Walt Disney
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Top Cast

Clarence Nash

Clarence Nash

Donald Duck (voice) (uncredited)

Pinto Colvig

Pinto Colvig

Goofy (voice) (uncredited)

Themes & Keywords

penguinwalrusantarcticasouth poleshort film

About Polar Trappers

Polar Trappers is a animation, comedy film released in 1938 exploring themes of penguin, walrus, antarctica, south pole, short film. Directed by Ben Sharpsteen, it stars Clarence Nash, Pinto Colvig. Donald and Goofy are trappers in the frozen south (Antarctica) with different approaches. Donald sees a penguin and dresses as one to lure her to the chopping block; Goofy baits a trap with fish (then acts like a walrus to capture one that steals his bait bucket).

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