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. . . is cast by the Dizzy Group as a Union Agitator, out to make life miserable for Foreman Pete and the rest of Management. Most theater goers were Union Label Working Stiffs when THE RIVETER was released, and did not identify with C of C, Fat Cat One Per Center money miser types. With America still in the throes of the Great Depression, film studios such as Dizzy could earn good will with the Silent Majority by ridiculing rich people, their management lackeys and the law enforcement establishment. Representing those money hoarders sitting upon their mountains of ill-gotten wealth, Pete was naturally a subject for derision, ridicule and scorn. When Don Duck ruins Pete's sandwich, spills Pete's drink and immobilizes Pete in plaster, Pete was simply being presented with his just desserts, as far as the average American Joe was concerned.

"The Riveter" is an American short film from 1940, so this one is already over 75 years old and it is from the dark days of World War II. With Donald starring in it, it is of course a Disney cartoon. The names Lundy, Bletcher and Nash will perhaps strike similar to some if you have an interest in these really old films from the Golden Age of Animation. i can see why they brought joy to the people, nut just the children. However, this one here left me mostly unimpressed. The plot reminds me a bit of Micky being up there in very old black-and-white cartoons as construction sites have always been a frequent location for cartoon movies. I think his antagonist looked very similar to Pegler Pete too, if it wasn't him even. Anyway, the main problem i had with this little movie is already described in the title of my review here as comedy that relies on gadgets and tools usually isn't really to my liking in animated short films. This one here is a perfect example fitting the description. I like Donald, but slapstick routine just didn't cut the cake here. Not a problem though as there are hundreds of other better cartoons from that time, many of them starring Disney characters like Donald as well. The gadget comedy may work for Roadrunner and Coyote, but for world's most famous duck it doesn't Thumbs-down from me. not recommended.