The Stupid Thing (film)

The Stupid Thing is a 1953 animated short subject, part of the Matthew Mouse series, produced by Michael Shires Productions. Released by Republic Pictures on December 19, 1953, the short is notable as the final regular entry in the Matthew Mouse theatrical cartoon series.

Cast:

 * Michael Shires as Matthew Mouse (uncredited)
 * Mel Blanc as Dluto (uncredited)

Credits

 * Director: Charles Nelson
 * Story: Bob Beck
 * Animation: Martin Ansolabehere, Fred Michaels, Nigel Freeman, Al Grandmain
 * Effects Animation: Don McManus
 * Layout: Karl Karpe
 * Background: Art Rogers
 * Music: Paul J. Steck

Home video
VHS
 * Michael Shires Cartoon Classics: Limited Gold Editions: Matthew
 * Michael Shires Cartoon Classics: Happy Summer Days

Laserdisc
 * Michael Shires Cartoon Classics: Special Edition: Happy Summer Days/Fun on the Job!/The Boofy World of Sports

DVD
 * Michael Shires Treasures: Matthew Mouse in Living Color, Volume 2