Donald In Mathmagic Land
- Studio
- Walt Disney Studios
- Distributor
- Buena Vista Pictures
Synopsis
While hunting for rabbits, Donald strays through a secret door and wanders into a magical land where the beauty of the laws of mathematics unfold before him. He's greeted by the voice from the Haunted Mansion (narrator). Informing Donald that he's a ghost, the voice takes him on a tour of mathematics. Alice in Wonderland footage, scary monsters, the pentagram (and its true meaning) and ancient Greeks are seen. Donald tries to grab an actress. A professional pool player does trick shots.
Characters
Donald Duck, The True Spirit of Adventure
Credits
Directing
- Director
- Hamilton Luske (as Hamilton S. Luske)
- Supervising Director
- Hamilton Luske (as Hamilton S. Luske)
- Sequence Directors
- Les Clark, Joshua Meador, Wolfgang Reitherman
- Assistant Director
- Vincent McEveety
Producing
- Producer
- Walt Disney
Writing
- Writer
- Milt Banta, Bill Berg, Dr. Heinz Haber
Voices
- Voice
- Clarence 'Ducky' Nash (Donald Duck), Paul Frees (Paul Frees (The True Spirit of Adventure/Narrator)
Music
- Music
- Buddy baker
Animation
- Animator
- Bob Carlson, Eric Cleworth, Jerry Hathcock, Bob McCrea, Cliff Nordberg, John Sibley, Harvey Toombs, Frank Thomas (uncredited)
- Layout
- Basil Davidovich, Vance Gerry, McLaren Stewart, Al Zinnen
Art Department
- Art Direction
- Stan Jolley
- Background Artists
- Collin Campbell, Richard H. Thomas, Jimi Trout, Thelma Witmer
Visual Effects
- Effects Animation
- Jack Boyd
Camera
- Cinematography
- Edward Colman
Editing
- Editor
- Lloyd L. Richardson
Sound
- Sound
- Robert O. Cook
Crew
- Styling
- John Hench, Art Riley
- Special Processes
- Eustace Lycett
Production notes
Combination live action and cel animation.
Released on a bill with the live-action 1959 Disney movie "Darby O'Gill and the Little People."
The first Disney cartoon televised in color. This was seen in 1961 as the first episode of the NBC program "The Wonderful World of Color."
Released on a bill with the live-action 1959 Disney movie "Darby O'Gill and the Little People."
The first Disney cartoon televised in color. This was seen in 1961 as the first episode of the NBC program "The Wonderful World of Color."
Awards
Academy Award Nominee, Best Documentary (Short Subjects), Walt Disney, 1960
Pictures
Reviews
mathmagic land
I love this movie. It is perfect for any age group.
Donald In Mathmagic Land
One of my best gal-pals announced she and her husband were getting a pool table for their family room for Christmas. They have a 10 yr old son. This brought back the memory of Donald Duck in a cartoon movie that has pushed into my mind each and every time I have ever picked up a cue stick.
I think this would make an excellent gift for this child. Anyway to find a DVD copy? This website popped up when I was doing a Google search.
The Golden Triangle part left an impression also. Interesting and all, but the angles and such from the pool game portion were definitely more useful to me... never won a game of 8 ball against an experienced player, but at least my shots were 'close'. Merry Merry Christmas to all!
Donald In Mathmagic Land
I remember seeing this cartoon at primary school. I really enjoyed the film. I believe that it would be really helpful in teaching certain maths principals to school children.
Donald In Mathmagic Land
It's really cool!
Donald In Mathmagic Land
It’s a good movie for kids who don’t like math. Teachers and parents should use this movie to teach children the basic concepts of math (which is very important in life). Donald discovers that math enters almost every phase of daily life, music, architecture, mechanics and games. Children will learn of the mathematical basis of music and of natural and man-made shapes and structures. The film also introduces children to Pythagoras, the ancient Greek who was the father of Mathematics and Music.