Question 1

How did Vincent Price's performance influence the animation of Professor Ratigan?

Accepted Answer

Animators sketched Vincent Price's exaggerated Shakespearean gestures during recording and worked them into Ratigan's animated poses.

Question 2

What animation milestone was achieved in the clock tower scene?

Accepted Answer

The clock tower scene featured the first major use of computer animation (the clock's gears) in a feature-length animated film, and was the first time traditionally-animated characters were placed in a computer-generated background.

Question 3

Why was Professor Ratigan's appearance changed from the original design?

Accepted Answer

Ratigan was originally designed to look thin and weak, but his appearance was changed when Vincent Price was chosen to voice the character.

Question 4

What was the original title of 'The Great Mouse Detective' before it was renamed?

Accepted Answer

The film was originally titled 'Basil of Baker Street' before being renamed to 'The Great Mouse Detective' by Disney executive Peter Schneider.

Question 5

What personal dream did Vincent Price fulfill by voicing Professor Ratigan?

Accepted Answer

Vincent Price realized a lifelong dream by voicing a character in a Disney film with his role as Professor Ratigan.

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