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October 26, 1945 – The Donald Duck Short Film Cured Duck is Released to Theaters

“Temper, temper, shame on you! You never see me lose my temper, do you?”

On October 26, 1945, the Donald Duck short film Cured Duck was released to theaters. It was directed by Jack King, with story by Roy Williams.

Donald is walking down the street with a cigar, blowing smoke hearts as he heads to Daisy’s house. She gets herself ready as she sees him approach, although she is less than happy about his cigar smoke. He tries to open the window for her, and is angered when it is sealed shut. He throws a tantrum, breaking all of her belongings. Having had enough, she admonishes him for his temper, and gives him an ultimatum: she won’t go out with him again until he controls his temper. Donald dejectedly walks away, and comes across a newspaper ad for a mail-order temper cure. His package soon arrives, and enclosed is an insult machine from the Tootsberry Institute of Temperism, which tells him that if Donald can withstand its insults for ten minutes and still control his temper, he will be cured. The machines is really rough with Donald, and loses it after 30 seconds. The tests get more and more rough, but finally, Donald is able to pass the test and receive his certificate. He jumps in his car and drives back to Daisy’s, and she tests him with opening the window again, and although he has problems, he manages to get the window open and doesn’t lose his temper after all the mishaps. When she shows up with a new hat, he laughs at the ridiculousness of it, and she loses her temper, beating him over the head with a broom.

October 13, 1950 – The Donald Duck Short Film Bee at the Beach is Released to Theaters

“No no, not that!”

On October 13, 1950, the Donald Duck short film Bee at the Beach was released to theaters. It was directed by Jack Hannah, with story by Nick George and Bill Berg.

It’s a busy day at the beach, and Spike the Bee is looking for a place to lay out. Finally spying an empty spot, he dives in, only to be beaten to the spot by Donald. However, he tries to make the best of what he can claim, until Donald continues to interrupt him, including step on his on his way to the ocean. Frustrated, he heads over to get Donald’s attention, and kicks sand in the duck’s face. Donald retaliates by blowing him away and using his stinger to open his soda; Spike in turn decides to poke holes in Donald’s straw. Donald eventually traps Spike in his soda, and decides to go use his new super duper raft in the ocean. Spike realizes that if he sets off enough carbonation, he can escape, and decides to use his stinger to pop a giant hole in Donald’s raft. Donald is able to avoid the direct hit, but Spike is able to let the air out, sending Donald out into the ocean into an area full of sharks. Although Donald manages to inflate the raft, Spike once again appears, threatening to punch a hole in the raft. Donald begs for his life, and Spike taunts him by poking several holes, which Donald quickly plugs with his fingers and toes, then takes a feather from Donald’s tail and uses it to lure the sharks. Donald manages to avoid getting his tail bitten off, but can’t avoid the sharks for too long, and he soon finds himself using an umbrella to try and fly away, much to Spike’s amusement.