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|caption= Theatrical poster.
|caption= Theatrical poster.
|prodcompany= [[MGM Cartoons]]
|prodcompany= [[Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer]]
|distributor= [[Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer]]
|distributor= Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
|released= October 10, 1942
|released= [[October 10]], [[1942]]
|run_time= 7:53
|run_time= 7:53
|starring= [[William Hanna]]
|starring= [[William Hanna]]
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'''''Fine Feathered Friend''''' is the eighth animated theatrical short of the ''[[Tom and Jerry (theatrical shorts)|Tom and Jerry]]'' series. It was released on October 10, 1942 by [[Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer]]. It was produced by [[Fred Quimby]], and written and directed by [[William Hanna]] and [[Joseph Barbera]].
'''''Fine Feathered Friend''''' is the eighth animated theatrical short of the ''[[Tom and Jerry (theatrical shorts)|Tom and Jerry]]'' series. It was distributed by [[Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer]] on [[October 10]], [[1942]]. It was produced by [[Fred Quimby]], and written and directed by series creators, [[William Hanna]] and [[Joseph Barbera]].


Tom inadvertently harasses a protective mother hen while trying to catch Jerry.
Tom inadvertently harasses a protective mother hen while trying to catch Jerry.
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==Locations==
==Locations==
* Barnyard
* [[Earth]]
** [[United States]]
*** Barnyard


==Objects==
==Objects==
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==Production==
==Production==
===Development===
===Development===
===Filming===
==Music==
==Music==
The music is composed by [[Scott Bradley]].
The score was composed by [[Scott Bradley]].
 
==Release==
Dates are in order of release:
 
* United States: October 10, 1942; [[January 1]], [[1949]] (reissue)
* [[Denmark]]: [[October 16]], [[1966]]


==Behind the scenes==
==Behind the scenes==
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==Critical reception==
==Critical reception==
==Home availability==
==Home availability==
*  
* 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 (DVD)|Tom and Jerry Golden Collection: Volume 1]]'' on DVD.
** October 25, 2011: Warner Home Video releases ''[[Tom and Jerry Golden Collection: Volume 1 (BD)|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.


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Directed by Joseph Barbera]]
[[Category:Directed by Joseph Barbera]]
[[Category:Directed by William Hanna]]
[[Category:Directed by William Hanna]]
[[Category:Films]]
[[Category:MGM]]
[[Category:Theatrical shorts]]
[[Category:Theatrical shorts]]
[[Category:Tom and Jerry shorts]]
[[Category:Tom and Jerry shorts]]
[[Category:Tom and Jerry]]
[[Category:Written by Joseph Barbera]]
[[Category:Written by William Hanna]]

Latest revision as of 13:27, 20 December 2022

Fine Feathered Friend
Fine Feathered Friend poster.png
Theatrical poster.
Production company Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Distributor Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Release date October 10, 1942
Run time 7:53
Starring William Hanna
Producer(s) Fred Quimby
Music composed by Scott Bradley
Screenplay by William Hanna
Joseph Barbera
Director(s) William Hanna
Joseph Barbera
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Fine Feathered Friend is the eighth animated theatrical short of the Tom and Jerry series. It was distributed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer on October 10, 1942. It was produced by Fred Quimby, and written and directed by series creators, William Hanna and Joseph Barbera.

Tom inadvertently harasses a protective mother hen while trying to catch Jerry.

Detailed summary

Memorable quotes

Characters

Legend
Character debut Speaking debut Ep. debut No lines Mentioned

In order of appearance:

Character Actor
Jerry Mouse N/A
Tom Cat William Hanna
Hen Unavailable
Chicks Unavailable
Helpless chick Unavailable


Locations

Objects

  • Hen eggs

Vehicles

  • None

Production

Development

Filming

Music

The score was composed by Scott Bradley.

Release

Dates are in order of release:

Behind the scenes

Errors

Critical reception

Home availability

References