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The Tortoise and the Hare

NR

1935

9 minutes

AnimationFamilyFantasy

Overview

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.

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Top Cast

Eddie Holden headshot

Eddie Holden

Toby Tortoise (voice) (uncredited)

Ned Norton headshot

Ned Norton

Max Hare (voice) (uncredited)

Pinto Colvig headshot

Pinto Colvig

Starter (voice) (uncredited)

Marcellite Garner headshot

Marcellite Garner

Miss Cottontail Girl (voice) (uncredited)

Dorothy Compton headshot

Dorothy Compton

Girl Bunny (voice) (uncredited)

Beatrice Hagen headshot

Beatrice Hagen

Girl Bunny (voice) (uncredited)

Mary Moder headshot

Mary Moder

Girl Bunny (voice) (uncredited)