How does Up a Tree end?

In the final act ("Destruction and Laughter"): The chipmunks dismantle the flume and redirect the log toward Donald's home. The final confrontation destroys his house, ending with the chipmunks' triumphant laughter.

Up a Tree (1955) — AI Story Visualization

Name: Up a Tree
Genre: animation, comedy
Released: 1955
Rating: 7.3

Plot Analysis Summary

A slapstick conflict between a lumberjack and two protective chipmunks.

Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases

The Lumberjack's Ambition

Escalating Sabotage

Revenge and Flume Chase

Destruction and Laughter

Donald's playing lumberjack, but the targeted tree just happens to be the home of Chip 'n Dale. They give Donald plenty of trouble cutting down the tree, but eventually he succeeds. The wily chipmunks, though, manage to get their revenge on the homewrecker.

Directed by

Jack Hannah

Key Cast

Clarence Nash — Donald Duck (voice) (uncredited)
James MacDonald — Chip (voice) (uncredited)
Dessie Flynn — Dale (voice) (uncredited)

Rating: 7.3/10 (27 votes)