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Downhearted Duckling
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Downhearted Duckling

1954-11-13 · 6 min · ★ 6.8

Animation · Comedy

Jerry's little duckling friend is depressed because he's just read The Ugly Duckling and thinks that he's ugly. Jerry does his best to help. Tom gets involved when the suicidal duck offers himself as a meal.

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Directors
Joseph Barbera, William Hanna
Production companies
MGM Cartoon Studio
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Red CoffeyRed CoffeyLittle Quacker / Female Quacker (voice) (uncredited)

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