How did the illustrated character shown in this image affect Disney’s early career?
A Universal showed “Oswald the Lucky Rabbit” in theaters even though Disney didn’t think it was good.
B “Trolley Troubles” was Disney’s first money-making cartoon, but he sold the rights for it to Universal.
C “Oswald the Lucky Rabbit” was very successful but ultimately led to Disney’s split from Universal Pictures.
D Winkler Productions refused to show “Oswald the Lucky Rabbit” unless Disney drew it in color.
C “Oswald the Lucky Rabbit” was very successful but ultimately led to Disney’s split from Universal Pictures.
This character, created by Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks, became quite popular, but due to contract disputes, Disney lost the rights to Oswald. This setback motivated Disney to create his own character, leading to the birth of Mickey Mouse and the trajectory of Disney’s later success. The loss of Oswald was a pivotal moment in Disney’s early career, driving him towards greater creative control and independence in animation.