Winter Storage (1949)

Winter Storage is a delightful animated short film released by Walt Disney Productions on June 3, 1949.

About Winter Storage

This charming animated short revolves around the adventures of Chip and Dale as they prepare for the upcoming winter. In the movie, the two mischievous chipmunks find an abundance of acorns stored by Donald Duck. Trying to take as many acorns as they can for their respective winter storage, they just seem to irritate Donald who does not take their antics lightly, thus leading to comical situations.

Making / Production

Under Walt Disney's production, the short film was produced by Walt Disney himself with the screenplay by Bill Berg. The animation was a collaborative effort of an exceptional team of animators and was directed by Jack Hannah.

Actors

• Jimmie Dodd as Dale. He gave an endearing voice to Dale, making the character truly memorable.
• Clarence Nash as Donald Duck. The iconic voice of Donald Duck was skillfully executed by Nash, adding depth and hilarity to the beloved character.
• Dessie Flynn as Chip. Flynn brought the rascally chipmunk to life with the right amount of mischief and charm.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film marked the first appearance of the chipmunk duo Chip 'n' Dale in a short film.
• Despite being a short film, it is known for its exceptional animation work for that time.
• Notably, this is one of the few films where Donald Duck shares the spotlight with other main characters.

Quotes

• Donald Duck: "Those chipmunks won't spoil my winter storage!"
• Chip: "Acorns, Dale. Winter storage!"

Music, Soundtrack

The music was composed by Joseph S. Dubin, which adequately captured both the playfulness and the wintery atmosphere of the movie.