Canvas Back Duck (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1953, Canvas Back Duck is a comedy and animation film directed by Jack Hannah, running about 7 minutes.
What it’s about. Donald and his nephews are visiting the carnival. After Donald makes a relatively high score on a weight testing machine, he is thought to be a veritable strong man and takes on an offer from a little boy to fight his uncle in a boxing match. Unfortunately for Donald, that "little boy" is actually a con man in cahoots with boxer Peewee Pete who is anything but what his name implies. His nephews notice and try to warn Donald but he finds himself in the ring with Pete anyway.
Who’s in it. Canvas Back Duck stars Clarence Nash as Donald Duck / Huey / Louie / Dewey (voice) (uncredited) and Billy Bletcher as Pete (voice) (uncredited).
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Canvas Back Duck 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 Canvas Back Duck page.
If you liked it. Fans of Canvas Back Duck tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Canvas Back Duck (1953)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Canvas Back Duck change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Canvas Back Duck worth watching?
- Canvas Back Duck holds an audience score of 6.2 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 Canvas Back Duck?
- Canvas Back Duck stars Clarence Nash and Billy Bletcher.