Donald's Penguin (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1939, Donald's Penguin is a comedy and animation film directed by Jack King, running about 8 minutes.
What it’s about. Admiral Byrd ships Donald a penguin from the South Pole. Donald is amused by it, until he thinks it has eaten his goldfish. It hasn't - yet - so Donald gets a fish from the fridge to make amends. When he comes back, though, he's got a reason to be upset with the penguin.
Who’s in it. Donald's Penguin stars Clarence Nash as Donald Duck (voice) (uncredited) and Louis Manley as Announcer (voice) (uncredited).
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Donald's Penguin 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 Donald's Penguin page.
If you liked it. Fans of Donald's Penguin tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Donald's Penguin (1939)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Donald's Penguin change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Donald's Penguin worth watching?
- Donald's Penguin holds an audience score of 5.8 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 Donald's Penguin?
- Donald's Penguin stars Clarence Nash and Louis Manley.
- When was Donald's Penguin released?
- Donald's Penguin was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 8 minutes.