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The Trial of Donald Duck
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The Trial of Donald Duck

1948-07-30 · 7 min · ★ 5.8

Animation · Comedy

Donald is caught in the rain while eating his lunch. He ducks into a restaurant for a cup of coffee, but Chez Pierre is a very ritzy place, and by the time all is said and done, he's facing a bill for $35.99, and he only got a drop of coffee, and he only has a nickel. Pierre takes him to court, where this story is told, and is ordered to pay $10 or wash dishes for ten days.

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Directors
Jack King
Production companies
Walt Disney Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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Clarence NashClarence NashDonald Duck (voice)

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