The Three Caballeros

Donald receives his birthday gifts, which include traditional gifts and information about Brazil (hosted by Zé Carioca) and Mexico (by Panchito, a Mexican Charro Rooster).

• Director: Norman Ferguson
• Genre:Animation / Family / Fantasy / Music
• Runtime:248 minutes

Cast

Aurora Miranda : The Brazilian Girl (as Aurora Miranda of Brazil)
Carmen Molina : Mexico Girl (as Carmen Molina of Mexico)
Dora Luz : Mexico Girl (as Dora Luz of Mexico)
Sterling Holloway: Narrator for ‘The Cold-Blooded Penguin’ / Professor Holloway
Clarence Nash : Donald Duck (voice)

It is Donald Duck’s birthday. He receives three presents. The first present is a film projector, which shows him a documentary on birds. The next present is a book given to Donald by José Carioca himself. This book takes them to Bahia. The third present is a piñata given to Donald by Panchito Pistoles. In the piñata, there are many surprises. The celebration ends with Donald Duck being fired away by firecrackers in the shape of a bull (the firecrackers are lit by Jose with his cigar).

Throughout the film, we see a voiceless character called the Aracuan Bird at random moments. He usually pesters everyone, sometimes stealing Jose’s cigar. His most famous gag is when he re-routes the train by drawing new tracks. He returns three years later in Disney’s Melody Time. Read more