Walt Disney's Oswald the Lucky Rabbit

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It all started with a rabbit, not a mouse!

Oswald the Lucky Rabbit is the missing link between Disney's Alice Comedies and Steamboat Willie. He was to be Disney's animated superstar, but shenanigans led to the rabbit slipping through Walt's fingers. It wasn't until 2006 that Disney finally regained the rights to the character.

1927-1928: The Disney Years 

During the first two years of Oswald's career in animated short films, he appeared in the following 26 'toons:

• "Poor Papa" (1927)
"Trolley Troubles" (1927)
"Oh, Teacher" (1927)
"Great Guns" (1927)
"The Mechanical Cow" (1927)
"All Wet" (1927)
"The Ocean Hop" (1927)
• "The Banker's Daughter" (1927)
• "Harem Scarem" (1927)
• "Rickety Gin" (1927)
• "Neck 'n Neck" (1927)
• "Empty Socks" (1927)
• "The Ol' Swimmin' 'ole" (1927)
• "Africa Before Dark" (1927)
"Rival Romeos" (1928)
"Bright Lights" (1928)
• "Sagebrush Sadie" (1928)
• "Ride 'em Plow Boy" (1928)
"Ozzie of the Mounted" (1928)
• "Hungry Hoboes" (1928)
"Oh, What a Knight" (1928)
"Sky Scrappers" (1928)
"The Fox Chase" (1928)
"Tall Timber" (1928)
• "Sleigh Bells" (1928)
• "Hot Dog" (1928)

Many of Oswald's earliest appearances have been lost for decades (some, may remain lost forever), but the 13 shorts in bold above have now been collected in this Disney Treasures DVD set:

Trolley Troubles (1927) 

Trolley Troubles - Oswald the Lucky Rabbit - 1927

Before he created Mickey Mouse, Walt Disney drew cartoons of Oswald the Lucky Rabbit for Universal Pictures and Charles Mintz. This was the first of these films which was released to theaters. Other animators who were involved included Ub Iwerks, Hugh Harman, Friz Freleng, Les Clark, Ben Clopton, Norm Blackburn and Rollin "Ham" Hamilton. Note that the original film was silent. The soundtrack was added when it was rereleased a few years later. ==================== Note that I am now moderating the comments because of some bad apples.

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1928-1951: The Universal Studios Years 

These post-Disney Oswald shorts can be found on Vol. 1 of the Woody Woodpecker and Friends DVD collection:

• Hell's Heels (1930)
• Spooks (1930)
• Grandma's Pet (1932)
• Confidence (1933)
• Merry Old Soul (1933)

The Woody Woodpecker and Friends Classic Cartoon Collection

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And these four Oswald cartoons can be found on the 2nd volume:

• Carnival Capers (1932)
• Five and Dime (1933)
• Wax Works (1934)
• Puppet Show (1936)

More Oswald shorts from Universal are on YouTube! 


Oswald the Rabbit - #447 - Gopher Trouble

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Oswald Rabbit - A Day at the Zoo

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Oswald Rabbit - Beach Combers

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Men's Tee (Lucky Brand Jeans) 

The first character created by Walt Disney, the clever, impulsive Oswald debuted in 1927 and was an instant box office hit. He's a wise guy with long black ears and a stubby tail; the type of rabbit who can let his shadow do the fighting while he steals a kiss- and then go on to win the duel. Now 80 years later, The Walt Disney Studio has reclaimed an important part of it's history as Oswald is back and he's ready to take on the world, Lucky-Rabbit style.

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Ladies' Tee (Lucky Brand Jeans) 

The first character created by Walt Disney, the clever, impulsive Oswald debuted in 1927 and was an instant box office hit. He's a wise guy with long black ears and a stubby tail; the type of rabbit who can let his shadow do the fighting while he steals a kiss- and then go on to win the duel. Now 80 years later, The Walt Disney Studio has reclaimed an important part of it's history as Oswald is back and he's ready to take on the world, Lucky-Rabbit style.

Buy it today!

Kids' Tee (Lucky Brand Jeans) 

The first character created by Walt Disney, the clever, impulsive Oswald debuted in 1927 and was an instant box office hit. He's a wise guy with long black ears and a stubby tail; the type of rabbit who can let his shadow do the fighting while he steals a kiss- and then go on to win the duel. Now 80 years later, The Walt Disney Studio has reclaimed an important part of it's history as Oswald is back and he's ready to take on the world, Lucky-Rabbit style.

Buy it today!

Girls' Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Tee 

Claiming to be an authentic Oswald t-shirt, this tee probably wasn't licensed by Disney and may disappear someday soon. But hey, in the meantime you can still...

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Posters, Figurines and Books on Amazon 

Disney's Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Resin Statue / Figure

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Oswald the Lucky Rabbit - Movie Poster - 11 x 17

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