biography,filmmaking,woman director,1930s

The Hand Behind the Mouse: The Ub Iwerks Story (1999)

Poster for The Hand Behind the Mouse: The Ub Iwerks Story

The man Walt Disney called "the greatest animator in the world"

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Leslie Iwerks
  • Profile picture of Kelsey Grammer
    Narrator Kelsey Grammer
  • Profile picture of John Lasseter
    Himself John Lasseter
  • Profile picture of Roy Edward Disney
    Himself Roy Edward Disney
  • Profile picture of Chuck Jones
    Himself Chuck Jones
  • Profile picture of Ollie Johnston
    Himself Ollie Johnston
  • Profile picture of Don Iwerks
    Himself Don Iwerks
  • Profile picture of Leonard Maltin
    Himself Leonard Maltin
  • Profile picture of Virginia Davis
    Herself Virginia Davis

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Keywords

  • biography
  • filmmaking
  • woman director
  • 1930s