Friday, June 19, 2009

Walt Disney Treasures - The Chronological Donald, Volume One (1934 - 1941)


Walt Disney Treasures - The Chronological Donald, Volume One (1934 - 1941)
Although the book The Adventures of Mickey Mouse (1931) listed Donald Duck as one of Mickey's friends, he didn't appear on screen until the "Silly Symphony" "The Wise Little Hen," three years later. Donald's personality began to gel in "The Orphan's Benefit" (1934, on Walt Disney Treasures: Mickey Mouse in Black and White), when he threw his first temper tantrum. He began as dumpy-looking character with a long beak and thick legs, but was soon redesigned and made more appealing.

Donald's firecracker temper made him a favorite with audiences--and the Disney artists. By the late '30s/early '40s Mickey was no longer allowed to kick someone, break a window, or get into a really embarrassing situation. Donald was, and he did. If Donald encountered a mechanical device, from an outboard motor to a waffle iron to a riveting gun, the results were sure to be disastrous. He was routinely outwitted by chipmunks, ants, bees, and his nephews, Huey, Dewey, and Louie, who came to visit in 1938 and stayed for more than 60 years.

The Donald Duck shorts featured some of the broadest slapstick comedy the Disney studio ever produced. They lack the razor-sharp timing, extreme takes, and wild gags the animators at Warner Bros. and MGM were developing at this time. But they're still funny and retain a nostalgic charm, especially such classics as "Don Donald," "The Autograph Hound," "Mr. Duck Steps Out," and "Put-Put Troubles." (Rated G, suitable for ages 8 and older: cartoon violence, tobacco use, minor ethnic stereotyping) --Charles Solomon
Customer Review: A+
This Donald Duck chronology is just perfect for my father. He even spells Donald Duck all the way through the Mickey Mouse (or as he says "Ricky Rat") song! Thanks
Customer Review: this guy rulezzz
This guy just rocks. No matter what age you are Donald will catch you and wont let you go!!!


Radio Disney Party Jams - The Concert
Featuring Live Performances By:

Miley Cyrus as Hannah Montana -I Got Nerve -Who Said -Pumpin' Up the Party -Best of Both Worlds

Everlife -Find Yourself in You -Look Through My Eyes -Real Wild Child

Aly & AJ -Rush -No One

Bowling for Soup -BFS Birthday Song

The Cheetah Girls -The Party's Just Begun -Shake A Tail Feather -Cinderella

Jesse McCartney -Good Life -We Can Go Anywhere -Get Your Shine On -Right Where You Want Me -What's Your Name?
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While I am NOT a Hannah fan, my daughter and all her friends love this stuff. I ordered this at the last minute for a slumber party, and it was a huge hit. Not being a fan, I really did not want to pay too much for this. The price was great and we got it fast.
Customer Review: My daughter loves this!!!
This CD is a great mix of music. My daughter is 7 and if your kids love to watch Disney Channel as much as mine does, they will love it becasue they will know all the words to the songs.

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