The Tortoise and the Hare

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

January 5, 1935

Status

Released

Original Title

The Tortoise and the Hare

Runtime

9min

Budget

$32,671

Revenue

Language

English

Production Companies

Walt Disney Productions