The Wise Little Hen
Smart hen teaches lazy friends lesson
About The Wise Little Hen
Released: 1934
Platform: Disney+
Rating: TV-G
Run time: 8m
Cast
Clarence Nash, Florence Gill
The Wise Little Hen (1934)
About The Wise Little Hen
'The Wise Little Hen' is a 1934 American animated short subject produced by Walt Disney Productions and released by United Artists. This movie is an adaptation of a fairy tale 'The Little Red Hen.' The plot revolves around a mother hen who is on the search for someone who will help her plant her corn. Peter Pig and Donald Duck both avoid this task by pretending to have a stomach ache. However, in the end, they are taught a valuable lesson by the cunning hen.
Making/Production
The film is directed by Wilfred Jackson, one of Disney's leading talents of the time. It was produced by Walt Disney himself and animated by a team of the studio's in-house animators. The music was handled by Bert Spencer Leigh Harline, devoted previously to music for silent films.
Actors
- Clarence Nash as Donald Duck - He played the role of a lazy duck who pretends to be sick to avoid work. His character introduction is particularly memorable since it marks Donald Duck's first appearance.
- Florence Gill as The Wise Little Hen - She played the role with a wisdom and tenacity that sets the moral of the story.
- Pinto Colvig as Peter Pig - He played the role of the pig who like the duck feigns illness to shirk work, providing comic relief alongside Nash.
Trivia / Interesting Facts
- This movie is famously known for being the debut appearance of Donald Duck.
- The short film was part of the Walt Disney's 'Silly Symphonies' series.
- Although Donald Duck became a significant character, Peter Pig did not achieve such fame.
Quotes
- "Who's going to help me plant the corn?" - Wise Little Hen
- "Who's got the stomach ache now, huh?" - Wise Little Hen
Music, Soundtrack
- The film features a lively musical score which was arranged by Leigh Harline.
- The background music and songs are performed by the voices of the characters themselves.
About The Wise Little Hen
The Wise Little Hen is a delightful tale featuring a clever poultry, dealing with lazy friends, showcasing early Donald Duck animations.