Spare the Rod
Originally released in 1954. Spare the Rod is a animation/comedy film. directed by Jack Hannah. At just 7 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Clarence Nash, Bill Thompson, and Pinto Colvig
Synopsis
Donald's nephews are always playing instead of doing their chores. Donald is going to punish them, but the "voice of child psychology" convinces him to play along instead. This works well when they chop the wood to burn him at the stake. Meanwhile, however, a trio of Pygmy cannibals that escaped from the circus are out to do the very same thing to Donald with a cauldron of water.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 15, 1954
72 years ago
Runtime
0h 7m
7 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (19 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Walt Disney Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spare the Rod about?
Donald's nephews are always playing instead of doing their chores. Donald is going to punish them, but the "voice of child psychology" convinces him to play along instead. This works well when they...
Who directed Spare the Rod?
Spare the Rod was directed by Jack Hannah.
How long is Spare the Rod?
Spare the Rod has a runtime of 0 hours and 7 minutes (7 minutes total).
When was Spare the Rod released?
Spare the Rod was released on January 15, 1954 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Spare the Rod?
The main cast of Spare the Rod includes Clarence Nash, Bill Thompson, Pinto Colvig.