Morris the Midget Moose
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Morris the Midget Moose is a 8-minute 1950 Walt Disney
cartoon, originally released to theaters on November 24, 1950 from The Walt Disney Studios
, originally released by RKO Radio Pictures and then, Buena Vista Distribution Co. Ltd for its re-release. It was co-directed by Jack Hannah
and Charles Nichols
, the story was created by Bill Berg
, written by Eric Gurney
, Bill de la Torre, produced by Walt Disney
, music by Oliver Wallace
, animation by Jack Boyd
, Jerry Hathcock, George Kreisl and George Nicholas
, layouts by Karl Karpe, the backgrounds by Ray Huffine and was based on the original story by Frank Owen
.
In this cartoon, the bootle beetle (from Donald Duck
cartoons, such as Bootle Beetle, The Greener Yard and Sea Salts) tells his children the story of Thunderclap, a mean moose who dominated the forest by butting heads every other moose. Morris the Midget Moose is a small moose with large antlers, and meets up one day with Balsam, a large moose who was insecure about the fact his antlers were small. Morris and Balsam became good friends by working together to get their revenge on Thunderclap. The two finally defeat Thunderclap by challenging him, where Morris stands on Balsam's back. The combined strength of Morris and Balsam becomes too tough for Thunderclap, and the two moose are thanked for freeing the moose community from Thunderclap's bullying.
Walt Disney
Walter Elias "Walt" Disney was an American film producer, director, screenwriter, voice actor, animator, entrepreneur, entertainer, international icon, and philanthropist, well-known for his influence in the field of entertainment during the 20th century. Along with his brother Roy O...
cartoon, originally released to theaters on November 24, 1950 from The Walt Disney Studios
Walt Disney Pictures
Walt Disney Pictures is an American film studio owned by The Walt Disney Company. Walt Disney Pictures and Television, a subsidiary of the Walt Disney Studios and the main production company for live-action feature films within the Walt Disney Motion Pictures Group, based at the Walt Disney...
, originally released by RKO Radio Pictures and then, Buena Vista Distribution Co. Ltd for its re-release. It was co-directed by Jack Hannah
Jack Hannah
Jack Hannah was an animator, writer and director of animated shorts.Hannah was born January 15, 1913, in Nogales, Arizona. He moved to Los Angeles in 1931 to study at the Art Guild Academy. One of his first jobs was designing movie posters for Hollywood theaters...
and Charles Nichols
Charles August Nichols
Charles August "Nick" Nichols was an American animator and film director.-Biography:Nichols was born in Milford, Utah....
, the story was created by Bill Berg
Bill Berg
William Daniel Berg is a retired Canadian ice hockey player.-Playing career:Playing on both wing and defense, after a minor league apprenticeship with the Springfield Indians of the American Hockey League - with whom he won a Calder Cup in 1990 - Berg started his National Hockey League career with...
, written by Eric Gurney
Eric Gurney
Eric Gurney was a Canadian-American cartoonist and illustrator.Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, he grew up in Toronto, where he began a career as a commercial artist. In 1938 he emigrated to the USA to work with The Walt Disney Company, where he was a story writer and collaborated on several classic...
, Bill de la Torre, produced by Walt Disney
Walt Disney
Walter Elias "Walt" Disney was an American film producer, director, screenwriter, voice actor, animator, entrepreneur, entertainer, international icon, and philanthropist, well-known for his influence in the field of entertainment during the 20th century. Along with his brother Roy O...
, music by Oliver Wallace
Oliver Wallace
Oliver George Wallace was a British composer and conductor. He was especially known for his film music compositions, which were written for many animation, documentary, and feature films from Walt Disney Studios....
, animation by Jack Boyd
Jack Boyd
John Charles Boyd was an Australian politician and member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly from 1973 until 1984. He was a member of the Country Party and its successors....
, Jerry Hathcock, George Kreisl and George Nicholas
George Nicholas
George Nicholas was the first professor of law at Transylvania University in Kentucky. He was also briefly attorney general of Kentucky, and had been several times a member of the Virginia House of Delegates. He was the son of Robert C. Nicholas, Sr.; his brothers included Wilson Cary Nicholas...
, layouts by Karl Karpe, the backgrounds by Ray Huffine and was based on the original story by Frank Owen
Frank Owen
Frank Malcolm Owen was a pitcher in Major League Baseball who played eight seasons with the Detroit Tigers and Chicago White Sox....
.
In this cartoon, the bootle beetle (from Donald Duck
Donald Duck
Donald Fauntleroy Duck is a cartoon character created in 1934 at Walt Disney Productions and licensed by The Walt Disney Company. Donald is an anthropomorphic white duck with a yellow-orange bill, legs, and feet. He typically wears a sailor suit with a cap and a black or red bow tie. Donald is most...
cartoons, such as Bootle Beetle, The Greener Yard and Sea Salts) tells his children the story of Thunderclap, a mean moose who dominated the forest by butting heads every other moose. Morris the Midget Moose is a small moose with large antlers, and meets up one day with Balsam, a large moose who was insecure about the fact his antlers were small. Morris and Balsam became good friends by working together to get their revenge on Thunderclap. The two finally defeat Thunderclap by challenging him, where Morris stands on Balsam's back. The combined strength of Morris and Balsam becomes too tough for Thunderclap, and the two moose are thanked for freeing the moose community from Thunderclap's bullying.