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The Tortoise and the Hare

- 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.

Release Date : 1935-01-05

Language :English

Adult : false

Status : Released

Production Company : Walt Disney ProductionsWalt Disney Animation Studios

Production Country : United States of America

Alternative Titles : The Hare and the TortoiseWalt Disney's Silly Symphony: The Tortoise and the Hare

Cast

Eddie Holden

Character Name : Toby Tortoise (voice) (uncredited)

Original Name : Eddie Holden

Gender : Male

Ned Norton

Character Name : Max Hare (voice) (uncredited)

Original Name : Ned Norton

Gender : Male

Pinto Colvig

Character Name : Starter (voice) (uncredited)

Original Name : Pinto Colvig

Gender : Male

Marcellite Garner

Character Name : Miss Cottontail Girl (voice) (uncredited)

Original Name : Marcellite Garner

Gender : Female

Dorothy Compton

Character Name : Girl Bunny (voice) (uncredited)

Original Name : Dorothy Compton

Gender : Female

Beatrice Hagen

Character Name : Girl Bunny (voice) (uncredited)

Original Name : Beatrice Hagen

Gender : Female

Mary Moder

Character Name : Girl Bunny (voice) (uncredited)

Original Name : Mary Moder

Gender : Female

Reviews

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CinemaSerf

@Geronimo1967

2024-02-09

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.