Lucky Ducky (1948)
Genre : Animation
Runtime : 7M
Director : Tex Avery
Synopsis
It's hunting season, and all the ducks are wisely staying undercover - apart from this freshly-hatched little duckling, who turns out to be more than a match for two inept would-be hunters....
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