About The Hockey Champ

"The Hockey Champ" is an animated short film from 1939 produced by Disney and starring Donald Duck. The film centers around Donald Duck showing his nephews - Huey, Dewey, and Louie the game of hockey, in a humorous and entertaining manner. It's a story filled with laughter and fun, which both entertains and gives a glimpse into the world of ice hockey.

Making / Production

The film was directly made under the supervision of Jack King and was produced by the Walt Disney Productions. The animated short film is considered a classic from the Golden Age of Animation, exhibiting exceptional quality and creativity characteristic of Disney's films during this era.

Actors

• Clarence Nash as Donald Duck: Nash brings to life the iconic Disney character with his unique voice and comedic timing.
• Dessie Flynn, James MacDonald, and Clarence Nash as Huey, Dewey, and Louie: The trio brought great energy to their performances and perfectly portrayed the mischievous nature of these three characters.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film was reissued on December 26, 1955, as part of Disney's ongoing series of theatrical short subjects.
• 'The Hockey Champ' is now often broadcast on the television network Disney Channel.
• This film is one of a few where Donald Duck is seen victorious in the end.

Quotes

• "This'll be duck soup!" - Donald Duck
• "We beat him!" - Huey, Dewey, and Louie

Music, Soundtrack

• The film's music was composed by Charles Wolcott, who would later go on to score other Disney classics.
• The lively and energetic soundtrack complements the fast-paced, comedy-filled atmosphere of the animation.