01 Jan 1942
Hen Hop
This joyful short animation features a dancing hen that transforms into an egg. The film was made without a camera by Norman McLaren, who drew directly onto 35 mm movie stock with ordinary pen and ink. Colour was added optically.
Donald Applecore
Donald the apple farmer notices his apples have been nibbled on and catches Chip n' Dale in the act. In the ensuing battle, Donald uses a helicopter to spray them (but they have tiny gas masks). And then he brings in the really heavy artillery.
Top Billed Cast
Clarence Nash Donald Duck (voice) (uncredited)
Dessie Flynn Dale (voice) (uncredited)
James MacDonald Chip (voice) (uncredited)
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