Scrooge McDuck and Money
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Scrooge McDuck and Money is a short animated cartoon
made by Walt Disney Studios
in 1967.
tries to teach his grandnephews Huey, Dewey and Louie how to save money. Though Scrooge often bemoaned the (temporary) loss of his Money Bin during his comic book adventures, this cartoon addressed the more realistic observation that keeping his wealth out of circulation is financially unsound. Scrooge explains the money inside his Money Bin is only a percentage of his fortune; Disney Comics have followed up on the idea his Money Bin simply contains specific wealth that has special nostalgic or significance to him or simply there's no available space for it in banks (in some stories, the idea of guarding all the money in banks is considered but refused because they already guard so much of Scrooge's money they can't take more).
television series. It was also one of the 1st cartoons that the studio released after Walt Disney's death.
Animated cartoon
An animated cartoon is a short, hand-drawn film for the cinema, television or computer screen, featuring some kind of story or plot...
made by Walt Disney Studios
The Walt Disney Company
The Walt Disney Company is the largest media conglomerate in the world in terms of revenue. Founded on October 16, 1923, by Walt and Roy Disney as the Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio, Walt Disney Productions established itself as a leader in the American animation industry before diversifying into...
in 1967.
Synopsis
In this cartoon, Scrooge McDuckScrooge McDuck
Scrooge McDuck is a cartoon character created in 1947 by Carl Barks and licensed by The Walt Disney Company. Scrooge is an anthropomorphic white duck with a yellow-orange bill, legs, and feet. He typically wears a red or blue frock coat, top hat, pince-nez glasses, and spats...
tries to teach his grandnephews Huey, Dewey and Louie how to save money. Though Scrooge often bemoaned the (temporary) loss of his Money Bin during his comic book adventures, this cartoon addressed the more realistic observation that keeping his wealth out of circulation is financially unsound. Scrooge explains the money inside his Money Bin is only a percentage of his fortune; Disney Comics have followed up on the idea his Money Bin simply contains specific wealth that has special nostalgic or significance to him or simply there's no available space for it in banks (in some stories, the idea of guarding all the money in banks is considered but refused because they already guard so much of Scrooge's money they can't take more).
Voice cast
- Bill ThompsonBill ThompsonBill Thompson may refer to:*Bill Thompson , 42nd New York City Comptroller and Democratic nominee for New York City Mayor*Bill Thompson , voice actor who played Droopy Dog and in a number of Disney films...
as ScroogeScrooge McDuckScrooge McDuck is a cartoon character created in 1947 by Carl Barks and licensed by The Walt Disney Company. Scrooge is an anthropomorphic white duck with a yellow-orange bill, legs, and feet. He typically wears a red or blue frock coat, top hat, pince-nez glasses, and spats... - The Mello Men play HueyHuey-People:* Huey * Huey Lewis, rock musician, noted for his band Huey Lewis & the News* Huey Long , US democratic party politician, known as "The Kingfish"* Huey Long , American musician* Huey P...
, DeweyDewey-Places:*Dewey, Arizona*Dewey, Illinois*Dewey, Oklahoma*Dewey, Utah*Dewey Square, Boston, Massachusetts*Dewey, Wisconsin , multiple places*Dewey Beach, Delaware*Dewey County, Oklahoma*Dewey County, South Dakota*Dewey Marsh, Wisconsin...
and LouieLouieLouie may refer to* Louie * "Louie" , by Blood Raw* "Brother Louie" , by Hot Chocolate* "Brother Louie" , by Hot Chocolate* Louie the Bear, the St...
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History
This is known to be Scrooge McDuck's first animated appearance, apart from a brief cameo appearance on the Mickey Mouse ClubMickey Mouse Club
The Mickey Mouse Club is an American variety television show that began in 1955, produced by Walt Disney Productions and televised by the ABC, featuring a regular but ever-changing cast of teenage performers. The Mickey Mouse Club was created by Walt Disney...
television series. It was also one of the 1st cartoons that the studio released after Walt Disney's death.