Oh What a Knight

For the Thanhouser film, see Oh, What a Knight!

Oh, What a Knight
Directed by	Walt Disney Ub Iwerks
Story by	Ub Iwerks Walt Disney
Produced by	Charles Mintz
Animation by	Ub Iwerks Hugh Harman Rollin Hamilton
Color process	Black and white
Production companies	Walt Disney Studio Winkler Productions
Distributed by	Universal Pictures
Release date	May 28, 1928 (1928-05-28)
Running time	6 minutes (one reel)
Country	United States
Language	English

Oh, What a Knight is an American animated short film directed by Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks, and released in 1928 by Universal Pictures. The film features Oswald the Lucky Rabbit trying to save his girlfriend Ortensia from her strict father, Pete, using unusual fighting skills, including him using his own shadow.

This short cartoon shows Oswald's distinct personality, inspired by Douglas Fairbanks, for his courageous and adventurous attitude.

The cartoon is featured on "The Adventures of Oswald the Lucky Rabbit" DVD and Epic Mickey, a platform video game designed by Warren Spector and developed by Junction Point Studios for the Wii console.

Synopsis

The action takes place in the Middle Ages. Pete is a strict father who keeps his daughter, Ortensia, in isolation within their family castle. Oswald is the potential lover of the girl who is trying to release her. Oswald duels with Pete and then uses an anachronistic bowling ball to take out his men. He makes his escape with the girl, only to be confronted by the final defense of a hostile lion. The two lovers escape the castle using her dress as a parachute and kiss as they make their fall.

External links

• Oh What a Knight at IMDb