User blog:ARTaylor/30 Years of The Great Mouse Detective

Today is the thirtieth anniversary of the premiere of The Great Mouse Detective. The twenty-sixth feature by Walt Disney Animation Studios, it is based on the book series Basil of Baker Street by Eve Titus and was influenced by the works featuring Sherlock Holmes. The film follows the mouse detective Basil as he and his assistant Dr. Dawson try to uncover the mystery of the evil plot of Professor Ratigan. The box office success of the film helped reassure The Walt Disney Company that animation was still viable and helped set the stage for the famous Disney Renaissance. The movie features the talents of Frank Welker as Toby the Dog and Felicia the Cat.