About Don's Fountain of Youth

"Don's Fountain of Youth" is a 1953 American animated short film produced by Walt Disney Productions and released by RKO Radio Pictures. The cartoon features Donald Duck and his nephews Huey, Dewey, and Louie on a quest in Florida to find the mythical Fountain of Youth. It was directed by Jack Hannah and features the voice talent of Clarence Nash as Donald and his nephews.

Making / Production

The creation of "Don’s Fountain of Youth" remains an example of the classic Disney cartoon making process. It went through scripting, story-boarding, and animation phases before reaching the final cut. The work was artistically shaped by the hands of top Disney animators under the skilled direction of Jack Hannah, who had a forte for creating character-driven stories with the energetic Donald Duck.

Actors

• Clarence Nash - Provided the voice for Donald Duck and his three nephews. He impeccably interlaced Donald’s easily frustrated, fiery persona with a refreshingly adventurous spirit.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• "Don's Fountain of Youth" was one of the many episodes where Donald Duck was depicted as an adventurer. It was a deviation from his usual angry troublemaker role.
• This was one of the last cartoons where Donald Duck went on an adventurous quest with his nephews, marking the end of an era for these characters.

Awards

No known awards were conferred for "Don's Fountain of Youth."

Quotes

• Donald Duck: “Here it is, boys, the Fountain of Youth. Now we’ll be young forever!”
• Huey, Dewey, and Louie: “You tricked us, Uncle Donald!”

Music, Soundtrack

• The soundtrack prominently features original scores by Oliver Wallace, who often composed music for Disney films. His whimsical and lively tunes provided the perfect backdrop for Donald's adventures.