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The two met in 1919 while working for the Pesmen-Rubin Art Studio in Kansas City. 'Hand Behind The Mouse' is the story of Ub Iwerks and his contributions to Disney and to animation....
Dec 17, 2008 · The Hand Behind the Mouse: The Ub Iwerks Story: Directed by Leslie Iwerks. With Kelsey Grammer, Mark Kausler, John Lasseter, Russell Merritt. A documentary on the life of the under-appreciated animator Ub Iwerks, who played a major role in the creation of Mickey Mouse.
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Ub Iwerks helped shape modern animation, and this documentary, directed by his granddaughter, Leslie Iwerks, chronicles the fascinating story of this artistic genius and remarkable inventor, who helped create classic Disney entertainment that still resonates with audiences today.
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is a documentary film that was released in 1999, followed by a book written by Leslie Iwerks and John Kenworthy in 2001. The documentary, created by Iwerks' granddaughter Leslie Iwerks, was released on VHS in September 2001 and later included on the The Adventures of Oswald the Lucky Rabbit DVD set of the Walt Disney Treasures, Wave VII series.
This documentary highlights the cinematic accomplishments of Ub Iwerks, a forgotten genius overshadowed by the towering presence of Walt Disney. The details include his early life in Missouri, his teaming up with Disney, and the creation of his most famous work: Mickey Mouse. The film provides an in-depth look into the world of American animation d...
•Kelsey Grammer as Himself / Narrator (voice)
•Mark Kausler as Himself
•John Lasseter as Himself
•Russell Merritt as Himself
•Roy Edward Disney as Himself
•Chuck Jones as Himself
Jul 21, 2000 · Synopsis Although Walt Disney was the public face of the animation studio that bore his name, much of the behind-the-scenes work was done by head animator Ub Iwerks. This biography by...
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Oct 8, 1999 · The Hand Behind The Mouse: The Ub Iwerks Story. The creator of Mickey Mouse has long stood in the considerable shadow of Walt Disney, but now the undeserved obscurity of the late genius...
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Brief Synopsis. A look at the life of animation innovator Ub Iwerks, creator of the Mickey Mouse character. Iwerks' contribution to the history of animation and film is examined through interviews with fellow animators Chuck Jones and film historian Leonard Maltin.
