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:''You may also be looking for the ''[[Tom & Jerry Kids]]'' segment "[[Fraidy Cat (Tom & Jerry Kids)|Fraidy Cat]]."'' | :''You may also be looking for the ''[[Tom & Jerry Kids]]'' segment "[[Fraidy Cat (Tom & Jerry Kids)|Fraidy Cat]]."'' | ||
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'''''Fraidy Cat''''' is the fourth animated theatrical short of the ''[[Tom and Jerry (theatrical shorts)|Tom and Jerry]]'' series. It was distributed by [[Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer]] on [[January 16]], [[1942]]. It was produced by [[Fred Quimby]], and written and directed by [[William Hanna]] and [[Joseph Barbera]]. | '''''Fraidy Cat''''' is the fourth animated theatrical short of the ''[[Tom and Jerry (theatrical shorts)|Tom and Jerry]]'' series. It was distributed by [[Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer]] on [[January 16]], [[1942]]. It was produced by [[Fred Quimby]], and written and directed by series creators, [[William Hanna]] and [[Joseph Barbera]]. | ||
A night of fright is no delight after Tom listens to a ghost story on the radio, which causes Jerry to play tricks on Tom. | A night of fright is no delight after Tom listens to a ghost story on the radio, which causes Jerry to play tricks on Tom. | ||
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|style="background-color:#clear"| [[Mammy Two | |style="background-color:#clear"| [[Mammy Two Shoes]] | ||
|style="background-color:#clear"| [[Lillian Randolph]] | |style="background-color:#clear"| [[Lillian Randolph]] | ||
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==Production== | ==Production== | ||
===Development=== | ===Development=== | ||
[[File:Fraidy Cat reissue poster.jpg|thumb|1952 reissue poster.]] | [[File:Fraidy Cat reissue poster.jpg|thumb|[[1952]] reissue poster.]] | ||
===Filming=== | |||
There was also a redubbed version made with [[Thea Vidale]] as the voice of Mammy Two Shoes. | |||
==Music== | ==Music== | ||
The score was composed by [[Scott Bradley]]. | The score was composed by [[Scott Bradley]]. | ||
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Latest revision as of 14:45, 29 December 2022
- You may also be looking for the Tom & Jerry Kids segment "Fraidy Cat."
| Fraidy Cat | |
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 Theatrical poster. | |
| Production company | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer |
| Distributor | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer |
| Release date | January 16, 1942 |
| Starring | Martha Wentworth William Hanna Lillian Randolph |
| Producer(s) | Fred Quimby |
| Screenplay by | William Hanna Joseph Barbera |
| Director(s) | William Hanna Joseph Barbera |
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Fraidy Cat is the fourth animated theatrical short of the Tom and Jerry series. It was distributed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer on January 16, 1942. It was produced by Fred Quimby, and written and directed by series creators, William Hanna and Joseph Barbera.
A night of fright is no delight after Tom listens to a ghost story on the radio, which causes Jerry to play tricks on Tom.
Detailed summary
Memorable quotes
Characters
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Locations
Objects
- Radio
Vehicles
- None
Production
Development
1952 reissue poster.
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:
Behind the scenes
- This is the first time Tom attempts to put a real sentence together.
Errors
Critical reception
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 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.
