The Vanishing Private (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1942, The Vanishing Private is a comedy and animation film directed by Jack King, running about 7 minutes.
What it’s about. Private Duck is a camouflage painter. He paints a giant cannon with some very gaudy colors, until Sergeant Pete explains that the point is to make it so the cannon can't be seen. Donald finds a bucket of experimental invisible paint and makes the cannon disappear. Pete isn't happy with this, and knocks Donald into the paint, then chases him, until he runs into the general. As Pete tries to explain, Donald prods him with a cactus, then goes off to steal some pies. Eventually, Pete goes berserk and starts throwing grenades willy-nilly and gets in more trouble with the general.
Who’s in it. The Vanishing Private stars Clarence Nash as Donald Duck (voice) (uncredited) and Billy Bletcher as Sergeant Pete (voice) (uncredited).
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Vanishing Private 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 The Vanishing Private page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Vanishing Private tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Vanishing Private (1942)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Vanishing Private change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Vanishing Private worth watching?
- The Vanishing Private holds an audience score of 6.0 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 The Vanishing Private?
- The Vanishing Private stars Clarence Nash and Billy Bletcher.
- When was The Vanishing Private released?
- The Vanishing Private was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 7 minutes.