
Early to Bed
A ticking alarm clock keeps Donald awake.
Directed by Jack King
Produced by Walt Disney Productions
A lighthearted, frenetic cartoon comedy built on slapstick chaos and absurdist gags about a duck's battle with an alarm clock and misbehaving furniture.
Donald has to get up early, but everything seems to be working to keep him awake. His loudly ticking alarm clock resists several attempts to quiet it. Donald ultimately swallows it; the glow-in-the-dark dial can be seen through his feathers. Then his folding bed folds up on him. Springs start popping out of it; Donald builds an elaborate framework to hold it down. Finally, enough of the clock reassembles itself to sound the alarm and night is over.
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Questions people ask
Is Early to Bed sad? No. Less sad than 97% of films.
Does Early to Bed end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.
Is Early to Bed scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.
Is Early to Bed violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.
Is Early to Bed easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 60% of films.
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How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Distinctly its own thing.
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How much more it delivers than it promises
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Like Early to Bed
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Early to Bed
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Early to Bed, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Early to Bed, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Early to Bed, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.


















































