Orphans' Benefit (1941): cast, story & where to watch
1941 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1941, Orphans' Benefit is a comedy, family and animation film directed by Riley Thomson, running about 10 minutes.
What it’s 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.
Who’s in it. Orphans' Benefit stars Walt Disney as Mickey Mouse (voice) (uncredited), Clarence Nash as Donald Duck (voice) (uncredited) and Florence Gill as Clara Cluck (voice) (uncredited).
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Orphans' Benefit has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Orphans' Benefit page.
If you liked it. Fans of Orphans' Benefit tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Orphans' Benefit (1941)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Orphans' Benefit change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Orphans' Benefit worth watching?
- Orphans' Benefit holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, family and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Orphans' Benefit?
- Orphans' Benefit stars Walt Disney, Clarence Nash and Florence Gill.
- When was Orphans' Benefit released?
- Orphans' Benefit was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 10 minutes.