Direction: Charles A. Nichols

The best movies, series, and documentaries directed by Charles A. Nichols. Explore exceptional titles that showcase a unique filmmaking vision.


Wacky Races (TV Series)

1968 · Series · 30 min. · United States

Direction William Hanna · Joseph Barbera · Charles A. Nichols

Synopsis TV Series (1968-1969). 17 Episodes. The Wacky Races are a series of car competitions in which 11 racers race in locations throughout North America. The rules are extremely lax and allow for almost any vehicle design, power system and a...

6.7

23K votes

6.7

23K votes

Direction Charles A. Nichols

Synopsis J.J. Fate again shows us how accidents aren't his fault, but instead are the result of carelessness. Donald is Mr. Careful at home, but at work, he starts right off by falling down the stairs. He has run-ins with a...

6.4

51 votes

6.4

51 votes

Toot, Whistle, Plunk and Boom (S)

1953 · Documentary · 10 min. · United States

Direction Ward Kimball · Charles A. Nichols

Synopsis A History of music through the ages, from prehistoric man to the modern symphony orchestra.

6.4

348 votes

6.4

348 votes

The Flintstones (TV Series)

1960 · Series · 30 min. · United States

Direction William Hanna · Joseph Barbera · Charles A. Nichols

Synopsis This popular animated television cartoon featured two Stone Age families, the Flintstones and their neighbors, the Rubbles. Much of the humor was based on its comic portrayals of modern conveniences, reinterpreted using Stone Age 'technology.' Most notably were their cars,...

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6.3

34K votes

6.3

34K votes

Sheep Dog (S)

1949 · Movie · 7 min. · United States

Direction Charles A. Nichols

Synopsis Pluto has a job in the Wild West as sheep dog. Guarding his flock proves a busy job when the coyote Bent-tail and his inexperienced son Bent-tail junior, who proves more of a bother then a help for dad, are...

6.3

26 votes

6.3

26 votes

Charlotte's Web

1973 · Movie · 94 min. · United States

Direction Charles A. Nichols · Iwao Takamoto

Synopsis A spider with a flair for promotion pledges to save a young pig from slaughter.

6.3

231 votes

6.3

231 votes

Direction Charles A. Nichols

Synopsis It's a peaceful day in a local city when suddenly, duck J.J. Fate appears to lecture us on how "fate" isn't to blame for accidents, people are! He uses Donald Duck as an example. Donald is extremely accident prone. He...

6.2

52 votes

6.2

52 votes

Canine Casanova (S)

1945 · Movie · 7 min. · United States

Direction Charles A. Nichols

Synopsis Pluto spots Dinah the dachshund and is smitten, but she ignores him. He uses a giant bone to steal a kiss, and hides behind a mirror, but still no luck. Then Dinah is nabbed by the dogcatcher, and Pluto goes...

6.2

51 votes

6.2

51 votes

Springtime for Pluto (S)

1944 · Movie · 7 min. · United States

Direction Charles A. Nichols

Synopsis Seduced by a satyr, Pluto celebrates spring. He goes around enjoying the scents, then imitating various animals. But when he imitates the butterfly (that transformed from a caterpillar before our eyes), he gets in trouble. The butterfly had done a...

6.2

54 votes

6.2

54 votes

Pluto's Kid Brother (S)

1946 · Movie · 7 min. · United States

Direction Charles A. Nichols

Synopsis Pluto's kid brother, K.B., keeps getting into trouble. When Butch the bulldog passes by, K.B. latches onto him. Butch gets K.B. to crawl into a meat market through a small slot. Pluto comes along, they tussle and set off the...

6.1

45 votes

6.1

45 votes

The Legend of Coyote Rock (S)

1945 · Movie · 7 min. · United States

Direction Charles A. Nichols

Synopsis Pluto is guarding a flock of sheep in the West; a coyote is sneaking up on that flock. The coyote fakes a bad leg; Pluto chases it away, only to have it run back ahead of him and go after...

6.1

46 votes

6.1

46 votes

Pluto's Sweater (S)

1949 · Movie · 7 min. · United States

Direction Charles A. Nichols

Synopsis Minnie has just finished knitting a bright pink sweater for Pluto, to his horror and kitten Figaro's amusement. He's thrown outside and has to hide from his canine buddies. After getting tangled up in the sweater Pluto goes in a...

6.1

56 votes

6.1

56 votes

Grand Canyonscope (S)

1954 · Movie · 7 min. · United States

Direction Charles A. Nichols

Synopsis Donald is visiting the Grand Canyon as Ranger Woodlore narrates its various attractions. Donald tends to be a thorn in the ranger's side, bothering Native sand painters, borrowing a rain dance outfit heralding the inevitable raincloud, and getting into an...

6.1

69 votes

6.1

69 votes

First Aiders (S)

1944 · Movie · 7 min. · United States

Direction Charles A. Nichols

Synopsis Minnie's learning first aid; she asks Pluto and Figaro for help. Pluto keeps throwing Figaro into buckets and otherwise getting him into trouble. Then, when Minnie has Pluto all trussed up in splints, Figaro taunts him.

6.1

61 votes

6.1

61 votes

Pluto's Fledgling (S)

1948 · Movie · 7 min. · United States

Direction Charles A. Nichols

Synopsis A little bird tries to fly too soon and lands in Pluto's water dish. Pluto saves it and returns it to the nest but soon the bird tries again. This time, Pluto decides to give flying lessons, first pulling the...

6.1

44 votes

6.1

44 votes

In Dutch (S)

1946 · Movie · 7 min. · United States

Direction Charles A. Nichols

Synopsis In Holland, Pluto acts as a milkman (dog?) leaving canisters of milk on the town's doorsteps. While going about his job, he falls head over heels in love with Dinah the dachshund. In his enthusiasm, he accidentally rings the dike...

6.1

46 votes

6.1

46 votes

Direction Charles A. Nichols

Synopsis Mickey Mouse unwittingly brings home a baby seal from the zoo, but Pluto is the only one who knows it.

6.1

442 votes

6.1

442 votes

Pests of the West (S)

1950 · Movie · 6 min. · United States

Direction Charles A. Nichols

Cast Pinto Colvig

Synopsis The same father-son coyotes seen in Camp Dog (1950) sneak into the hen-house that Pluto is guarding. A chicken yawns, putting junior to sleep, so dad comes in. Pluto wakes up and gives chase. The varmits hide in the rafters...

6.0

23 votes

6.0

23 votes

Wonder Dog (S)

1950 · Movie · 7 min. · United States

Direction Charles A. Nichols

Synopsis Pluto is smitten with Dinah, who won't give him the time of day; instead, she moons over Prince, the Wonder Dog (as seen on a circus poster). Pluto envisions himself performing Prince's tricks. A nearby trash-filled yard has what Pluto...

6.0

28 votes

6.0

28 votes