Schlafstörungen

Donald is planning an early night in an effort to get up early the next day. But first he cannot get comfortable in his bed and then the ticking of the alarm clock gets on his nerves and he just can't sleep. The annoyances escalate and eventually Donald goes completely berserk.

I admit I did laugh a few times at the start of this cartoon but it's a total one-joke affair. It became pretty unfunny rather quickly and my attention started drifting after his bed acted up for about the 86th time. Nah, there were some moments of good humor but overall I wasn't too impressed with this cartoon at all, despite the amusing beginning.

And why is Donald living in a different house every time we see him?

I may be biased in loving Early to Bed as I love most of the Disney shorts and Donald Duck. But I do find it a fine short, that will make you sympathise with insomniacs and with Donald as he tries to go to sleep and it is made as a big chore. The animation is colourful and fluid, and the music is orchestrated beautifully and brims with character. The story is not particularly innovative, but that doesn't matter at all when you are constantly entertained watching. Early to Bed really puts Donald's personality to great use, it shows him easily frustrated and his mumbled asides are hoots. The gags are a great many, and from Donald's attempts to stop the sounds from the clock and Donald looking like a snake charmer to Donald's struggles with the mattress and when the bed folds up on Donald. Clarence Nash is impeccable, making the most of Donald's asides. All in all, a very fine short. 10/10 Bethany Cox

This is a funny cartoon featuring Donald Duck who has to get up early in the morning. However, he has everything against his as he attempts to get his slumber.

It is entertaining seeing Donald go through a host of misadventures of him trying to get his much-needed sleep, like his loudly ticking alarm clock and his folding bed that flips on top of him. Adding to the gags is Donald swallowing his clock to quiet it down, only to see its dial shine through his feathers.

It's classic Donald with his fiery temper and iconic personality - entertaining from start to finish. It's Donald at one of his best!

Grade A

IK most people like this cartoon. But I am not one of those people who like it. It's just filled with painfully boring, annoying and filler scenes like Donald Duck attempting going to bed. If I watch this cartoon I would not change the channel, but I wouldn't pay attention to it either. Also, I kinda felt bad for poor Donald too. At the end he couldn't even go to sleep because of that annoying alarm.

One of the best shorts at Disney. Highly recommend.