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  • Donald and the Wheel (1961)
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    Short | 17 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Donald and the Wheel (1961)
Approved
Short | 17 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
A father tells his son the invention of the wheel was most important; to prove it, the two hipsters visit the inventor caveman Donald Duck. There follows a survey of the progress of transportation, a digression into the basics of gear ...See moreA father tells his son the invention of the wheel was most important; to prove it, the two hipsters visit the inventor caveman Donald Duck. There follows a survey of the progress of transportation, a digression into the basics of gear ratios, a series of live-action dancers to various styles of music inside a giant jukebox, an illustration of the use of wheels in power generation and space satellites, etc. Ultimately, Donald decides he doesn't want the responsibility, but certainly someone else would take on the task. Written by Jon Reeves See less
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Director
Hamilton Luske (as Hamilton S. Luske)
Writer
Bill Berg (story)
Producer
Walt Disney (producer) (uncredited)
Composer
Buddy Baker
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Updated Jun 21, 1961
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Jun 21, 1961 (United States)

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5 cast members
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Bill Cole primary photo
Bill Cole
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Thurl Ravenscroft
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Max Smith
Spirit of Progress, Junior (voice) (as The Mellomen) Spirit of Progress, Junior (voice) (as The Mellomen)   See fewer
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Clarence Nash primary photo
Clarence Nash
Donald Duck (voice) (uncredited) Donald Duck (voice) (uncredited)   See fewer
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