The New Spirit

The New Spirit

The New Spirit

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The New Spirit

1942

0h 7m

5.8(28 votes)

Animation

Overview

Animated documentary promoting timely filing and payment of Federal income taxes, demonstrated by Donald Duck's difficulties with his tax return.

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Social & External

Production Companies

Walt Disney Productions

Cast & Crew

3 members

Acting

Clarence Nash

Donald Duck (voice) (uncredited)

Clarence Nash

Acting

Fred Shields

Radio Announcer (voice) (uncredited)

Fred Shields

Acting

Cliff Edwards

(voice) (uncredited)

Cliff Edwards

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