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Movie

The Tortoise and the Hare

Released: January 5, 1935 (1935)

Runtime: 9 minutes

Genres: Animation, Family, Fantasy

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.

Main Cast (Top 10 billed, oldest first)

  • Ned Norton as Max Hare (voice) (uncredited)

    Age at release: 53

  • Pinto Colvig as Starter (voice) (uncredited)

    Age at release: 42

  • Eddie Holden as Toby Tortoise (voice) (uncredited)

    Age at release: 33

  • Mary Moder as Girl Bunny (voice) (uncredited)

    Age at release: 29

  • Marcellite Garner as Miss Cottontail Girl (voice) (uncredited)

    Age at release: 24

  • Dorothy Compton as Girl Bunny (voice) (uncredited)

    Age at release: Unknown

  • Beatrice Hagen as Girl Bunny (voice) (uncredited)

    Age at release: Unknown