The Tortoise and the Hare
The Tortoise and the Hare

Information

Release DateJanuary 5, 1935
Runtime9m
StatusReleased
Budget$33K
ProductionWalt Disney Productions
LanguagesEnglish
6.6
188 votes
Popularity2

The Tortoise and the Hare

"Hare stops to show off, and the slower Tortoise wins the race."

Synopsis

The Tortoise and the Hare is an animated short film released on January 5, 1935 by United Artists, produced by Walt Disney and directed by Wilfred Jackson. Based on an Aesop's fable of the same name, The Tortoise and the Hare won the 1934 Academy Award for Best Short Subject: Cartoons. This cartoon is also believed to be one of the influences for Bugs Bunny.

Cast & Crew

Director

Wilfred Jackson
Wilfred Jackson

Featured Cast

Eddie Holden

Toby Tortoise (voice) (uncredited)

Ned Norton

Max Hare (voice) (uncredited)

Pinto Colvig

Pinto Colvig

Starter (voice) (uncredited)

Marcellite Garner

Marcellite Garner

Miss Cottontail Girl (voice) (uncredited)

Dorothy Compton

Girl Bunny (voice) (uncredited)

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