''Canvas Back Duck'' is a 1953

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animated

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starring

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and his nephews.

Plot

Donald and his nephews visit a carnival. While they play games, Donald is tricked by a shifty barker into fighting "Pee Wee Pete" ( Pegleg Pete), a truculent bruiser who significantly outweighs Donald. In spite of help from

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, the situation looks desperate for Donald Duck, until his fist accidentally connects with Pete's jaw, which crumbles. It turns out Pegleg Pete literally had a glass jaw. Donald wins the prize money and exits the carnival triumphantly with his nephews.

Voice cast

* Donald Duck: Clarence Nash * Pegleg Pete:

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: Clarence Nash

Home media

The short was released on November 11, 2008, on '' Walt Disney Treasures: The Chronological Donald, Volume Four: 1951-1961''.

References

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* * {{Pete (Disney) in animation 1953 films 1953 animated films 1950s sports films 1950s Disney animated short films Donald Duck short films Boxing animation American boxing films Films directed by Jack Hannah Films produced by Walt Disney Films scored by Oliver Wallace 1950s English-language films