Beach Picnic

About Beach Picnic

Beach Picnic is a color animated short subject, produced by Walt Disney Productions and released on 9th June 1939. In this animated classic, our favorite characters - Donald Duck and Pluto, venture out to enjoy a delightful day at the beach. As the picnic adventure unfolds, Donald Duck encounters a few challenges with his inflatable raft, while Pluto finds himself antagonized by an uncooperative fly. Hilarity ensues as these beloved Disney characters experience typical beach day mishaps.

Making / Production

Beach Picnic was directed by Clyde Geronimi and produced by Walt Disney himself. This movie stands as a testament to the classic Disney animation style, displaying meticulous artistry and comedic timing. The fine use of color and detailed animation bring the characters and their day at the beach to life.

Actors

• Clarence Nash: He lent his remarkable voice to Donald Duck, adapting his tone to convey Donald’s varying emotions to perfection.
• Pinto Colvig: Voicing Pluto, Colvig effectively conveyed the lively and charming persona of the beloved pup, solely using dog sounds and barks.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Beach Picnic is one of the few early Disney cartoons to be made in color, showcasing the company's pioneering efforts in animation technology.
• This classic Donald Duck cartoon was later colorized and re-released under the title 'Donald Duck goes to the Beach'.

Awards

Though not specifically awarded, Beach Picnic, is regularly counted amongst classic Disney animations and is cherished by fans worldwide.

Quotes

• "Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy!" - Donald Duck
• *Barking sounds* - Pluto

Music, Soundtrack

• Music by Leigh Harline and Paul J. Smith: The background score and musical effects, providing an excellent soundtrack that perfectly complements the on-screen antics of Donald and Pluto.