The Stupid Thing

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 26, 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
 * Orchestrations: James Dietrich (uncredited)
 * Ink and Paint: Warren Johnson (uncredited)
 * Camera: Sid Glenar, Gene Moore (all uncredited)
 * Film Editor: Douglas Holiday (uncredited)
 * Sound Director: C.O. Stevens (uncredited)
 * Sound Recording: Harold J. Scott (uncredited)
 * Sound Effects: Jack King (uncredited), Dale Pickett (uncredited)

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