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The Tortoise and the Hare (1935)

Movie ★ 6.6 9 min

Animation Family Fantasy

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.

Wilfred Jackson Director

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Quick facts

Released
January 5, 1935
Runtime
9 min
Rating
NR
Budget
$32,671
IMDb
tt0027126
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Themes

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) Beatrice Hagen Beatrice Hagen Girl Bunny (voice) (uncredited) Mary Moder Girl Bunny (voice) (uncredited)

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Tortoise and the Hare about?
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.
Who directed The Tortoise and the Hare?
The Tortoise and the Hare was directed by Wilfred Jackson.
Who stars in The Tortoise and the Hare?
The Tortoise and the Hare stars Eddie Holden, Ned Norton, Pinto Colvig, Marcellite Garner.
When was The Tortoise and the Hare released?
The Tortoise and the Hare is a 1935 animation, family, fantasy film.
Where can I watch The Tortoise and the Hare?
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