---
title: "Just Ducky"
year: 1953
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/just-ducky-1953"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 69096
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 7
community_rating: 6.9
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "NR"
---

# Just Ducky (1953) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/just-ducky-1953

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Just Ducky is a film first released in 1953. Catalogued under Animation, Comedy. Produced and broadcast by MGM Cartoon Studio. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Jerry Mouse protects a duckling from Tom."

### Why Watch
- features classic animated characters
- short runtime of seven minutes

### Caveats & Content Note
- very brief duration
- simple plot
- Tone & Suitability: This is a brief animated comedy suitable for general audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: animated, comedy, classic, short

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: William Hanna, Joseph Barbera
- **Networks / Studios**: MGM Cartoon Studio

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Red Coffey** as *Little Quacker (voice) (uncredited)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Just Ducky released?
It was released on 09/05/1953 in the US.

### Q: Who directed the film?
William Hanna directed Just Ducky.

### Q: What genres is the film classified under?
It is classified under Animation and Comedy.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The runtime is 7 minutes.

### Q: Who are the main characters in the film?
The main characters are Jerry Mouse, a newly hatched duckling, and Tom the feline.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Just Ducky — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/69096)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*