Early to Bed (1941): cast, story & where to watch
1941 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1941, Early to Bed is a comedy and animation film directed by Jack King, running about 8 minutes.
What it’s about. Donald has to get up early, but everything seems to be working to keep him awake. His loudly ticking alarm clock resists several attempts to quiet it. Donald ultimately swallows it; the glow-in-the-dark dial can be seen through his feathers. Then his folding bed folds up on him. Springs start popping out of it; Donald builds an elaborate framework to hold it down. Finally, enough of the clock reassembles itself to sound the alarm and night is over.
Who’s in it. Early to Bed stars Clarence Nash as Donald Duck (voice) (uncredited).
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Early to Bed has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Early to Bed page.
If you liked it. Fans of Early to Bed tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Early to Bed (1941)?
- In US, Early to Bed is available to stream on Disney Plus. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Early to Bed worth watching?
- Early to Bed holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Early to Bed?
- Early to Bed stars Clarence Nash.
- When was Early to Bed released?
- Early to Bed was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 8 minutes.