Elmer the Great Dane(1935)
9 min · Animation · Directed by Walter Lantz, Tex Avery
Released
When Universal's then biggest cartoon star Oswald the Lucky Rabbit was declining in popularity, Lantz decided to come up with new characters to keep the shorts running. One of these characters was a great dane which they named Elmer, and was cast as Oswald's pet dog. The inspiration for character came from the fact that Lantz was a fanatic in great danes.
Where to watch
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US release dates
- Theatrical
- April 28, 1935
