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Orphans' Benefit (1941)

NR · 1941-08-11 · 10m · EN
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Mickey and friends put on a revue for the orphans. Donald recites nursery rhymes, but the orphans torment him. Horace, Goofy, and Clarabelle do a dance number. Donald tries again. Clara clucks a song while Mickey plays piano (with support from an unseen orchestra). Donald returns, and the orphans finally send a parade of bricks and eggs on balloons over him and use slingshots to drop them on his head.

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Riley ThomsonDirector

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Top billed cast

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Walt DisneyWalt DisneyMickey Mouse (voice) (uncredited)Clarence NashClarence NashDonald Duck (voice) (uncredited)Florence GillFlorence GillClara Cluck (voice) (uncredited)

Keywords

ShortRemakeOrphanNursery rhymeShort film

Movie DNA

Genre affinityComedy · Family · AnimationTheme affinityShort · Remake · OrphanVisual styleAnimationDialogue densityComedyPacingShortEmotional intensityFamily

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Frequently asked questions about Orphans' Benefit

What is Orphans' Benefit about?

Mickey and friends put on a revue for the orphans. Donald recites nursery rhymes, but the orphans torment him. Horace, Goofy, and Clarabelle do a dance number. Donald tries again. Clara clucks a song while Mickey plays piano (with support from an unseen orchestra). Donald returns, and the orphans finally send a parade of bricks and eggs on balloons over him and use slingshots to drop them on his head.

How long is Orphans' Benefit?

Orphans' Benefit has a runtime of 10 minutes.