The Three Caballeros facts for kids

The Three Caballeros is a fun animated movie from 1944. It was made by Walt Disney Productions. This movie was the 7th animated feature film from Disney. It takes you on an exciting adventure through parts of Latin America. What's cool about it is that it mixes cartoon animation with real-life actors and places!

The movie is like a series of short stories. These stories are connected by Donald Duck opening birthday gifts from his friends in Latin America. You'll see famous singers like Aurora Miranda and Dora Luz, and dancer Carmen Molina. Donald Duck is joined by his old friend José Carioca, a parrot from Brazil. He also meets a new friend, Panchito Pistoles, a rooster from Mexico.

The music for the Mexican parts of the movie was written by a famous Mexican composer named Manuel Esperon. He wrote music for many movies! Walt Disney personally asked him to help with The Three Caballeros. The movie was even nominated for two Academy Awards for its music and sound.

Donald's Birthday Adventure

It's Donald Duck's birthday, and he gets three special presents! Each gift takes him on a new adventure.

The First Gift: Birds of a Feather

Donald's first present is a movie projector. When he turns it on, it shows him a cool documentary about different birds. It's a fun way to learn about feathery friends!

The Second Gift: A Trip to Bahia

Next, Donald gets a book from his friend Jose Carioca. This magical book takes them on a journey to Bahia, a beautiful place in Brazil. They explore the sights and sounds of this vibrant city.

The Third Gift: Panchito's Piñata

Donald's third gift is a colorful piñata from his new friend, Panchito Pistoles. Inside the piñata are many surprises! The birthday celebration ends with a bang, as Donald is launched into the sky by firecrackers shaped like a bull. Jose lights them with his cigar!

The Mischievous Aracuan Bird

Throughout the movie, a funny bird called the Aracuan Bird pops up. He loves to cause a little trouble! Sometimes he even steals Jose's cigar. One of his most famous tricks is drawing new train tracks to change the train's path. He later appeared in another Disney movie called Melody Time.

Meet the Characters

Here are the main voices behind the characters:

• Clarence Nash - Donald Duck (he also voiced Donald in Spanish and Portuguese!)
• José Oliveira - José Carioca
• Joaquin Garay - Panchito Pistoles

Other talented people who appeared in the movie include:

• Aurora Miranda
• Carmen Molina
• Dora Luz
• Sterling Holloway - Narrator (for The Cold-Blooded Penguin part)
• Frank Graham - Narrator
• Fred Shields - Narrator
• Nestor Amarale
• Almirante
• Trío Calaveras
• Trío Ascencio del Río
• Padua Hills Players
• Carlos Ramírez (singing voice) - for the Mexico part

Images for kids

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  Singer Aurora Miranda in The Three Caballeros.

See also

In Spanish: Los tres caballeros para niños