Puss n' Toots

Puss n' Toots is the sixth animated theatrical short of the Tom and Jerry series. It was distributed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer on May 30, 1942. It was produced by Fred Quimby, and written and directed by series creators, William Hanna and Joseph Barbera.

Mammy Two-Shoes cat sits for a neighbor, with the cute feline becoming the object of Tom's affections.

Characters
William Hanna
 * style="background-color:#clear"| Tom Cat
 * style="background-color:#clear"| Clarence Nash
 * style="background-color:#clear"| Clarence Nash
 * style="background-color:#clear"| Jerry Mouse
 * style="background-color:#clear"| William Hanna
 * style="background-color:#clear"| Mammy Two-Shoes
 * style="background-color:#clear"| Lillian Randolph
 * style="background-color:#d2d2ff"| Toots
 * style="background-color:#ffff00"| N/A
 * style="background-color:#d2d2ff"| Toots
 * style="background-color:#ffff00"| N/A
 * style="background-color:#ffff00"| N/A

Locations

 * Earth
 * United States
 * Mammy Two-Shoes's residence

Objects

 * Box of chocolates

Vehicles

 * None

Filming
There was also a redubbed version made with Thea Vidale as the voice of Mammy Two-Shoes.

Music
The score was composed by Scott Bradley.

Release
Dates are in order of release:


 * United States: May 30, 1942; April 24, 1948 (first reissue); August 8, 1958 (second reissue)

Behind the scenes

 * This is the first time Tom has a love interest.
 * For reasons due to racial insensitivity, a scene where Jerry turns Tom into an Asian caricature by landing a record disc on his head is cut from most television broadcasts (including Cartoon Network).

Home availability

 * In the United Kingdom & Ireland:
 * 1989: MGM/UA Home Video releases Tom and Jerry in Puss n' Toots on VHS.
 * In the United States:
 * October 25, 2005: Warner Home Video releases Tom and Jerry Spotlight Collection: Vol. 2 on DVD.
 * October 25, 2011: Warner Home Video releases Tom and Jerry Golden Collection: Volume 1 on DVD.
 * October 25, 2011: Warner Home Video releases Tom and Jerry Golden Collection: Volume 1 on Blu-ray Disc.
 * In France:
 * November 23, 2011: Warner Home Video releases Tom and Jerry Golden Collection: Volume Un on DVD.