JAKARTA - On June 9, 1934, Walt Disney introduced Donald Duck aka Donald Duck for the first time in a film called The Wise Little Hen. In the decades that followed Donald Duck appeared in various short films, feature films, television series, comics, video games, and books. He even became part of the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2004.
Donald Duck appears more often in short films and feature films than any other Disney character. Donald Duck has appeared in about 150 theatrical films, more than any other Disney character.
Donald Duck is also the most published comic book character in the world besides the superhero genre. During World War II, despite having to stop most of its production, Disney represented its presence by using Donald Duck in several American propaganda films.
One of these animations earned the Disney Academy Award for Best Short Film. Although The Wise Little Hen was The Cartoon's first appearance, it was actually his first appearance in print, several years earlier.
In 1931 Donald Duck appeared in a book called The Adventures of Mickey Mouse which was Disney's first book. The book was printed for retail sale, though with a different appearance.
Donald Duck's distinctive traits and character
Walt Disney brought up Donald Duck to introduce a character who had a restless nature to keep up with the jolly Mickey Mouse. During the trial phase of Donald Duck's character creation, Disney read about an Australian cricketer named Donald Bradman, who made headlines after being fired for a duck.
The character traits of Donald Duck are actually diverse. It allows him to be featured in many roles. Donald Duck has appeared as a military officer and teacher, to the uncle of three ducklings: Huey, Dewey and Louie.
Kwik, Dewey and Louie are nephews of Donald Duck who first appeared in 1938 in the short film Donald's Nephew. The interesting thing according to Donald Duck fans is his characteristics, unique tone of voice, as well as his grumpy but adorable attitude.
Donald Duck is also known to be naughty and likes to brag. His yellow mouth, cheerful nature, and elusive speech made him instantly popular to this day. Citing the BBC, the secret to Donald Duck's longevity lies in his mastery of his distinctive language, which is incomprehensible.
He has good intentions for the world and remains humble. Jeff Archambault, Vice President of Marketing at Disneyland Paris, said in 2004: I think the secret is this timeless youth and mischievous quality.
"Of all the Disney characters, he is the one who shows the most human qualities. He can be funny, very mischievous, but sometimes he has really bad days," added Jeff.
After Walt Disney's death, Donald Duck did not appear on screen again until 1983. Donald Duck continues to be a legend today and is still featured in cartoons, television shows, and comics.
The delightful Donald Duck shows he is always getting into situations and difficulties and has to get out using his wits and scarce resources. Due to the politicization of his character during the Second World War, Donald Duck was also good at hitting opponents and was featured in campaigns around the world.
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