The Tortoise and the Hare (1935)
0h 9m | PG-13
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.
Director: Wilfred Jackson
Studio: Walt Disney Productions
Genre: Animation, Family, Fantasy
Video: 720p
Cast
Eddie Holden
as Toby Tortoise (voice) (uncredited)
Ned Norton
as Max Hare (voice) (uncredited)
Pinto Colvig
as Starter (voice) (uncredited)
Marcellite Garner
as Miss Cottontail Girl (voice) (uncredited)
Dorothy Compton
as Girl Bunny (voice) (uncredited)
Beatrice Hagen
as Girl Bunny (voice) (uncredited)
Reviews
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.