
Donald's Cousin Gus
1939

Representation Score
Minimal
1938
NRDirector
Jack King
Runtime
8 minutes
Average Rating
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Donald's Golf Game is a product of its time, relying on physical comedy and repetitive cycles of effort and failure. The narrative structure does not explore social or identity-based themes. The film does not disrupt the social archetypes of the 1930s. It remains centered on a narrow, male-dominated comedic space that lacks complexity in identity representation. Ultimately, the work avoids engagement with systemic power dynamics or identity politics, focusing on situational slapstick involving a singular protagonist and his nephews.
Category Breakdown
The film does not depict any LGBTQ+ identities or queer-coded narratives. The main characters include Donald Duck and his nephews, with no other LGBTQ+ representation.
The story focuses on a male-centric cast with Donald Duck and his nephews. It lacks any female characters or subversion of traditional gender roles.
The anthropomorphic characters exist in a homogeneous Western setting. There is no visible racial or ethnic diversity among the characters or the environment.
The film adheres to a traditional framework of mid-century Western leisure activities. It reinforces conventional depictions of recreation without challenging systemic issues.
No characters are shown with visible or invisible disabilities. Physical mishaps are used for slapstick humor rather than exploring neurodiversity or impairments.
Present on Screen
Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
Donald Duck tries to exhibit his golfing ability to his nephews only to have them tease him with sneezes, noises and "trick" clubs. Finally, they put a grasshopper in a ball and it "jumps" all over.

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