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The Tortoise and the Hare

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1935-01-050h 9m

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

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.

Directors
Wilfred Jackson
Writters
Aesop
Characters
Aesop, Joe Grant

Top Billed Cast

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  1. Eddie Holden

    Eddie Holden

    Toby Tortoise (voice) (uncredited)

  2. Ned Norton

    Ned Norton

    Max Hare (voice) (uncredited)

  3. Pinto Colvig

    Pinto Colvig

    Starter (voice) (uncredited)

  4. Marcellite Garner

    Marcellite Garner

    Miss Cottontail Girl (voice) (uncredited)

  5. Dorothy Compton

    Dorothy Compton

    Girl Bunny (voice) (uncredited)

  6. Beatrice Hagen

    Beatrice Hagen

    Girl Bunny (voice) (uncredited)

  7. Mary Moder

    Mary Moder

    Girl Bunny (voice) (uncredited)

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CinemaSerf

Feb 9, 2024

7/10

The hare emerges from his tent like a boxing champion, the tortoise more like a lethargic geriatric - and the entire crowd assume this is a fait-accompli. Racing away, the hare even stops for a nap. His opponent politely tip-toes past him, only for him to be easily overtaken again and this time allowing the complacent hare time to flirt with some bunny girls watching from a wall, generally taking his victory as assured. He even plays himself at baseball and tennis and generally just shows off! Meantime, with just yards to go, the tortoise is approaching the finish line so the hare has to get a move on - else the unthinkable might happen! It's quickly paced if a little over-scored this animation, but the cocksureness of the hare and the steadfastness of the tortoise play out well in an engaging tale of never taking anything for granted - however confident you might be.

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
$32,671.00
Revenue
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Keywords
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