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The Ugly Duckling

A baby duckling is shunned by his family because he is different.

★ 7.0 1939 9 min AnimationComedy

An outcast duckling's search for a family to accept him leads to constant rejection before learning his true identity as a swan.

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ERA & CONTEXT

The Ugly Duckling in its release era

Released in 1939, The Ugly Duckling sits inside the 1930s catalog. Explore its creators, studio connections, genres and nearby releases from the same period.

Release
1939-04-07
TMDB score
7.0/10
Original language
EN
Status
Released
Production
United States of America
Studio
Walt Disney Productions

People behind the title

DirectorHamilton LuskeDirectorJack CuttingDirectorClyde GeronimiWriterHans Christian AndersenWriterVernon StallingsCastClarence Nash

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