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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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- Leslie Iwerks
- 2008-12-17
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 ...more. Ub Iwerks was considered by many to be Walt...
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.
Synopsis. There's not a person in the world who wouldn't recognize Mickey Mouse. But until now, not many knew the man who originally gave shape, movement and personality to the world's most beloved icon. "The Hand Behind the Mouse: The Ub Iwerks Story" takes you behind the scenes to meet Walt Disney's best friend and chief animator.
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Oct 8, 1999 · "The Hand Behind the Mouse: The Ub Iwerks Story" takes you behind the scenes to meet Walt Disney's best friend and chief animator. There's not a person in the world who wouldn't recognize Mickey Mouse.
Oct 8, 1999 · By Robert Koehler. The creator of Mickey Mouse has long stood in the considerable shadow of Walt Disney, but now the undeserved obscurity of the late genius animator Ub Iwerks is swept aside...
THE HAND BEHIND THE MOUSE. The untold story of Ub Iwerks, the original designer and animator of Mickey Mouse and Academy-Award® winning motion picture pioneer.
