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The Tortoise and the Hare (1935)

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.

  • Animation
  • Family
  • Fantasy

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Eddie HoldenEddie HoldenToby Tortoise (voice) (uncredited)
  • Photo of Ned NortonNed NortonMax Hare (voice) (uncredited)
  • Photo of Pinto ColvigPinto ColvigStarter (voice) (uncredited)
  • Photo of Marcellite GarnerMarcellite GarnerMiss Cottontail Girl (voice) (uncredited)
  • Photo of Dorothy ComptonDorothy ComptonGirl Bunny (voice) (uncredited)
  • Photo of Beatrice HagenBeatrice HagenGirl Bunny (voice) (uncredited)
  • Photo of Mary ModerMary ModerGirl Bunny (voice) (uncredited)

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