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The Ugly Duckling is a 1939 animated short produced by Walt Disney Productions as part of the Silly Symphony series. It retells Hans Christian Andersen's story through a young bird rejected by a duck family before discovering that he is a swan. The film was the final Silly Symphony and received the Academy Award for animated short subject, making it significant to viewers and historians of early studio animation.
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What year did Disney release The Ugly Duckling?
Disney released The Ugly Duckling as part of its Silly Symphony series in 1939. It was actually a Technicolor remake of an earlier black-and-white short Disney produced in 1931.
Did The Ugly Duckling win an Academy Award?
Yes, the 1939 short film won the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film. It was celebrated for its emotional storytelling and high-quality animation.
Was The Ugly Duckling the last Silly Symphony?
Yes, The Ugly Duckling is notable for being the final installment in Disney's iconic Silly Symphony series. The series ran for a decade, helping Disney pioneer new animation techniques.
What fairy tale is Disney's The Ugly Duckling based on?
The short film is an adaptation of the classic fairy tale by Danish author Hans Christian Andersen. Disney's adaptation follows the story of a mistaken duckling who eventually discovers he is a swan.
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