The Great Mouse Detective was originally intended to be the next Walt Disney Masterpiece Collection title after Alice in Wonderland and Robin Hood, but when released on August 31, 1999, the brand had already ended before this happened.
Release Date[]
- August 31, 1999
Stock Number[]
- 17453
Synopsis[]
The clues are in. The pressure is on. The case of a lifetime is about to unfold in Disney's greatest mystery classic! From the cobblestone streets of turn-of-the century London to the inner clockworks of a towering Big Ben, you'll delight in all the fact- finding fun of this nonstop musical adventure. A popular toymaker is missing! And there's only one mouse for the job, the famous supersleuth, Basil of Baker Street. With his trusty assistant Dr. Dawson at his side, Basil discovers that his archenemy Professor Ratigan is behind the disappearance. Now it will take his finest detective work ever to locate the toymaker and reunite him with his daughter Olivia! When it comes to heart-pounding suspense, colorful animation, and endearing characters, it's elementary which Disney classic you'll enjoy over and over again -- The Great Mouse Detective! Is Loaded With Laughs Both You Kids Will Love It Gene Shalit The Today Show
VHS Supplements[]
| Video | Creation date | Announcer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Green warning screens | November 4, 1997 | |
| 2 | Walt Disney Company intro | April 20, 1999 | Beau Weaver |
| 3 | Trailer for Belle's Tales of Friendship | August 17, 1999 | Mark Elliott |
| 4 | Trailer for Hercules: Zero to Hero | August 17, 1999 | Mark Elliott |
| 5 | Video preview for Doug's 1st Movie | August 31, 1999 | Unidentifiable |
| 6 | Video preview for My Favorite Martian | May 25, 1999 | Don LaFontaine |
| 7 | Trailer for Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas | August 31, 1999 | Mark Elliott |
| 8 | Trailer for Winnie the Pooh: Seasons of Giving | August 17, 1999 | Mark Elliott |
| 9 | greatmouse.com promo (Version 1) | August 31, 1999 | Edan Gross |
| 10 | Feature Presentation | October 25, 1994 | Brian Cummings |
| 11 | The Great Mouse Detective | July 2, 1986 | Val Bettin |
| 12 | greatmouse.com promo (Version 2) | August 17, 1999 | Edan Gross |
Advertised on:[]
- The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad (1999 VHS) (May 25, 1999)
- Alice in Wonderland (1999 VHS) (July 13, 1999)
- Robin Hood (1999 VHS) (July 13, 1999)
- Madeline: Lost in Paris (VHS) (August 3, 1999)
- Belle's Tales of Friendship (VHS) (August 17, 1999)
- Hercules Zero to Hero (VHS) (August 17, 1999)
- Pinocchio (1999 VHS) (October 26, 1999)