The Ugly Duckling

Here's a cartoon that pulls at the heartstrings, even if they're made of felt. A lonely duckling searches for a place to belong, suffering endless taunts and rejection. Eventually, he discovers he's not a duck at all, neatly resolving his adolescent angst.

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Clyde Geronimi directed The Ugly Duckling in 1939. See Clyde Geronimi's full filmography, where to start with Clyde Geronimi, or where to go after you've seen everything by Clyde Geronimi.

The Ugly Duckling was released in 1939 (EN original-language production), with a runtime of 9 minutes.