Don's Fountain of Youth (Short 1953)

Don’s Fountain of Youth: Directed by Jack Hannah, Norman Ferguson, Clyde Geronimi, Wilfred Jackson, Hamilton Luske. With Clarence Nash. While traveling with his nephews, Donald stops at the “fountain of youth” and tricks the kids into thinking he is a baby again. However, he gets tangled up with an aggressive mother alligator and her babies.

“I have always been a big fan of Donald Duck, and while not quite one of his best, Donu0026#39;s Fountain of Youth is one of my favourites regardless. The animation is very impressive, all the characters are beautifully drawn and the background art is very colourful. The music is jaunty and full of character also, and while the story is routine in a way it is crisply paced and with never a dull moment. Donald is as wonderful as youu0026#39;d expect, charming and genuinely caring for his nephews while showing his trademark temperament. Huey, Duey and Louie are cute and rascally and have good rapport with Donald including when Donald rips up the comic book pages because he feels that they are enjoying that rather than enjoying the sights.(I also like the u0026quot;Uncle Donaldu0026#39;s a spoiled bratu0026quot; line) And the gator is a great foil, interacting well with both the nephews and especially Donald. I especially love the parts where she whacks Donald anyway even when he tells her to be quiet and when she quacks in order to tell her babies who she is, the latter is very cute. The voice work from Clarence Nash is impeccable. 10/10 Bethany Cox”