The Plastics Inventor (1944): cast, story & where to watch
1944 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1944, The Plastics Inventor is an animation film directed by Jack King, running about 7 minutes.
What it’s about. Donald is listening to a radio program that tells how to build an airplane from plastic, in a process much like baking a cake, cookies, and making toast. He takes it out for a test flight, still guided by the radio, and it works wonderfully. Until the radio interviewer asks if there's any problems: yes, it melts when it gets wet. Of course, Donald instantly flies into a rain cloud, and has to battle his plane as it disintegrates.
Who’s in it. The Plastics Inventor stars Clarence Nash as Donald Duck (voice) (uncredited).
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Plastics Inventor 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 Plastics Inventor page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Plastics Inventor tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Plastics Inventor (1944)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Plastics Inventor change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Plastics Inventor worth watching?
- The Plastics Inventor holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Plastics Inventor?
- The Plastics Inventor stars Clarence Nash.
- When was The Plastics Inventor released?
- The Plastics Inventor was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 7 minutes.