Corn Chips

About Corn Chips

"Corn Chips" is an animated short film released in 1951 by Walt Disney Productions, featuring the beloved characters Donald Duck and Chip 'n Dale. The storyline thrives on the hilarious interactions between Donald Duck and the playful chipmunk duo. The plot begins innocently with Donald Duck attempting to clear the snow from his sidewalk until he notices the chipmunks and hatches a cunning plan. He tricks the unwitting Chip 'n Dale into shoveling snow for him, allowing him to retreat indoors to make popcorn. However, the chipmunks soon learn of Donald's deceit and find their way into his house where they discover and swindle the popcorn. This sets off a comedic tug of war over the popcorn. When Donald attempts to smoke them out, Chip and Dale launch the entire box of popcorn, leaving Donald with another pile to shovel - but this time, it's popcorn!

Making / Production

"Corn Chips" was produced by Walt Disney, one of the most influential figures in the animation industry. The storyline was conceived by Jack Hannah and Bill Berg, with Clarence Nash supplying the voice for Donald Duck. Part of Disney's popular Chip 'n' Dale series, the short film skillfully uses humor and wit to deliver a simple yet engaging story.

Actors

• Clarence Nash: Provided the voice for the iconic character Donald Duck. He successfully portrayed Donald's comical frustration and determination.
• Jimmy MacDonald & Dessie Flynn: Voiced the chipmunk duo, Chip 'n Dale, conveying their playful and cunning nature with convincing enthusiasm.

Trivia / Interesting Facts about it

• This film marked the first instance where Chip 'n Dale's names were used in the title credits.
• "Corn Chips" is one of the few shorts where Chip 'n Dale end up victorious over Donald Duck.

Quotes

• Donald Duck: "Now, see here! Go on, back where you came from!"
• Chip: "Dale, we've hit the jackpot!"

Music, Soundtrack

• The film's lively and engaging music score was provided by Disney's frequent collaborator, Oliver Wallace. The soundtrack perfectly complements the story's tongue-in-cheek humor and exaggerated physical comedy.