Chip an' Dale (1947)

Donald needs a log for his fire. Unfortunately, the one he picks is occupied by a couple of chipmunks and their stash of acorns. When he cuts it down, Chip and Dale fall out, but their ... See full summary »

Director:

Jack Hannah

Writers:

Dick Kinney, Bob North

Stars:

Dessie Flynn, James MacDonald, Clarence Nash

Nominated for 1 Oscar.

Cast

Credited cast:
Dessie Flynn	...	Dale (voice)
James MacDonald	...	Chip (voice)
Clarence Nash	...	Donald Duck (voice)

Storyline

Donald needs a log for his fire. Unfortunately, the one he picks is occupied by a couple of chipmunks and their stash of acorns. When he cuts it down, Chip and Dale fall out, but their acorns stay behind, so they work at putting out Donald's fire and retrieving their stash. Donald, of course, takes this as calmly and cheerfully as you would expect.

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Plot Keywords:

acorn | chipmunk | cartoon bird | firewood | chip n dale | 

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Genres:

Animation | Short | Comedy | Family

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Certificate:

Approved

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

28 November 1947 (USA)

Also Known As:

Chip y Dale

Company Credits

Production Co:

Walt Disney Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

7 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Sound System)

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Though this is not their first cartoon appearance, it is the first one they starred in. Chip an' Dale is the cartoon title and the names of the two chipmunks which is based on the work of cabinetmaker Thomas Chippendale (1718-1779) who was active in London and worked in the mid-Georgian, English Rococo, and Neoclassical styles.

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Goofs

At short's end, Dale is seen holding up one end of a piece of wood, and the wood is straight as if someone is holding up the other end. However in the next scene, when one sees him walking away with it, he is in the middle of the piece of wood, holding it by himself.

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Connections

Featured in Ink & Paint Club: Chip 'N Dale (1997)

User Reviews

The best of the Chip 'n Dale series, But I still prefer The Goofy Gophers

This short, nominated for an Oscar in 1947, is probably the best Chip 'n Dale cartoon done. It helps that Donald Duck is the antagonist, giving the cartoon personality the title characters largely lack. The Warner Brothers creation of The Goofy Gophers is far more lively and entertaining for me.Worth watching