The Ugly Duckling (1939)
The Ugly Duckling (re-titled as Ugly Duckling in reissues) is a Silly Symphonies animated short film produced by Walt Disney, based on the 1843 fairy tale "The Ugly Duckling" by Hans Christian Andersen. The film was directed by Jack Cutting and Clyde Geronimi, and released in theaters on April 7, 1939. Music was composed by Albert Hay Malotte, who was uncredited for the film. The animated short was first distributed by RKO Radio Pictures, and was shown with Love Affair.
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Where can I watch The Ugly Duckling for free?
The Ugly Duckling streams free on CARTOON REWIND, with no ads, no account and no algorithm. Press play and it runs straight through, all 8:59 of it.
What year is The Ugly Duckling from?
The Ugly Duckling dates from 1939, produced by Walt Disney Productions, part of the Silly Symphonies series.
Is The Ugly Duckling in the public domain?
This copy is served from the Internet Archive, where it is held as public domain material. Theatrical shorts lapsed into the public domain in large numbers, which is why so much classic animation can be streamed freely and legally.