The Plastics Inventor
Seen it?1944 | 7 min | Animation, Comedy
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Best for anyone who wants a laugh and anyone who knows cartoons aren't just for kids. Works for the whole couch, from little ones up.
- The mood
- Light and funny, feel-good.
- The pace
- Paced for all ages, at 7 min. An easy one to fit in on a school night.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1944: an older pace and style.
- Skip it if you can't get past animation (your loss).
Donald is listening to a radio program that tells how to build an airplane from plastic, in a process much like baking a cake, cookies, and making toast. He takes it out for a test flight, still guided by the radio, and it works wonderfully. Until the radio interviewer asks if there's any problems: yes, it melts when it gets wet. Of course, Donald instantly flies into a rain cloud, and has to battle his plane as it disintegrates.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 2K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jack King
- Clarence NashDonald Duck (voice) (uncredited)