The New Spirit
Seen it?1942 | 7 min | Animation
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Great for animation lovers. One the grown-ups won't mind watching too.
- The mood
- Feel-good.
- The pace
- Bright and bouncy, at 7 min. Done before bedtime.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1942: an older pace and style.
- Skip it if you can't get past animation (your loss).
Animated documentary promoting timely filing and payment of Federal income taxes, demonstrated by Donald Duck's difficulties with his tax return.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Oscar.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 5K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Ben Sharpsteen, Wilfred Jackson
- Clarence NashDonald Duck (voice) (uncredited)
- Fred ShieldsRadio Announcer (voice) (uncredited)
- Cliff Edwards(voice) (uncredited)