Trailer Horn

About Trailer Horn

Trailer Horn, released in 1950, is a hilarious animated short film featuring the beloved Disney characters, Donald Duck and the chipmunks, Chip and Dale. The plot seizes upon Donald's vacation in a trailer. His peace is disrupted when he encounters the mischievous Chip and Dale. In their usual shenanigans, they move the diving board while Donald is swimming, leading to a series of hilarious events that eventually result in the wrecking of Donald's car.

Making / Production

The imaginative animated story of Trailer Horn was brought to life by Walt Disney Productions. This comic adventure was directed by Jack Hannah, famous for his work on numerous Donald Duck shorts. The plot was penned down by the talented writing duo, Nick George and Roy Williams.

Actors

• Clarence Nash as Donald Duck: Known for his unique voice that became synonymous with Donald Duck, Nash impressively voiced the frustrations and antics of Donald.
• James MacDonald and Dessie Flynn as Chip and Dale: MacDonald and Flynn effectively breathed life into the cheeky chipmunks, making them an essential part of the storyline.

Trivia / Interesting Facts about it

• This was one of the few films where Donald Duck is shown vacationing.
• Trailer Horn was the second of three shorts released in 1950 featuring Donald Duck.
• Chip and Dale retain their initial design style in this short, different from their look in their later standalone series.

Quotes

• "Ahh, the great outdoors!" - Donald Duck
• "It's not over till it's over!" - Chip and Dale

Music, Soundtrack

• The film’s music was composed by Oliver Wallace, known for his contributions to several Disney classics.
• The cartoon does not feature any specific songs or soundtracks but is remembered for its effective use of music for comic timings.