Downhearted Duckling

Downhearted Duckling

Downhearted Duckling

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Downhearted Duckling

1954

0h 6m

6.9(38 votes)

Animation

Comedy

Overview

Jerry's little duckling friend is depressed because he's just read The Ugly Duckling and thinks that he's ugly. Jerry does his best to help. Tom gets involved when the suicidal duck offers himself as a meal.

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1 featured cast member

Starring

Red Coffey

Little Quacker / Female Quacker (voice) (uncredited)

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Directed by: Joseph Barbera
William Hanna
Produced by: Fred Quimby

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