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6.4/10   144 votes
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Writer:
Melvin Millar (story)
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Release Date:
1 August 1942 (USA) more
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Plot:
Hitler, Mussolini, and Hirohito are portrayed as ducks taking over a barnyard. | add synopsis
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WWII propaganda piece more (10 total)

Cast

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Mel Blanc ... Hitler Duck / Hirohito Duck / Dove of Peace / Jerry Colonna Rabbit / South German Duck (voice) (uncredited)
Michael Maltese ... Mussolini Duck (voice) (uncredited)
John McLeish ... Narrator - Dove of Peace (voice) (uncredited)
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Runtime:
7 min
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1.37 : 1 more
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Soundtrack:
Blues in the Night more

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Which series is this from: Looney Tunes or Merrie Melodies?
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WWII propaganda piece, 10 June 2004
7/10
Author: TheOtherFool from The Netherlands

World War II cartoon spoofing Adolf Hitler and his companions. One day, a duck is born in an animal town, and when it comes out of the egg it immediately resembles Hitler, mustache and all. His first words: Sieg Heil!

Also introduced is Mussolini as a gullible goose before the film turns a bit more serious with a peace dove wondering what has happened to his town ('have they forgot it's love that's bright, and not is gained by show of might'). I love it when 'Hitler' uses the shredder on 'sacred pledges'; the 'treaty tearer upper'. It reminds me of Seinfeld language :)

The peace dove can't take it no more in the end and decides to kick some German, Italian and Japanese butt. The ending is somewhat abrupt and the film sometimes a bit lame ('we wish to apologize to the nice ducks and geese in the audience') but overall a pretty good cartoon. Interesting to watch as a time piece: 7/10.

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