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'''''Puss Gets the Boot''''' is the first animated theatrical short of the ''[[Tom and Jerry (theatrical shorts)|Tom and Jerry]]'' series. It was released on February 10, 1940 by [[Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer]]. It was written by [[William Hanna]], [[Joseph Barbera]], and [[Gus Arriola]],<ref>Chilton, Martin (February 7, 2020). [https://www.telegraph.co.uk/films/0/tom-jerry-80-psychotic-cat-mouse-drove-hollywood-wild/ "Tom and Jerry at 80: how a psychotic cat and mouse drove Hollywood wild"]. ''The Telegraph''. Retrieved April 28, 2020.</ref> and directed by Hanna, Barbera, and [[Rudolf Ising]]. It was produced by Ising and [[Fred Quimby]], although ultimately all participants are omitted except for Ising, with the short being billed as "A Rudolph Ising Production".
'''''Puss Gets the Boot''''' is the first animated theatrical short of the ''[[Tom and Jerry (theatrical shorts)|Tom and Jerry]]'' series. It was distributed by [[Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer]] on [[February 10]], 1940. It was written by [[William Hanna]], [[Joseph Barbera]], and [[Gus Arriola]],<ref>Chilton, Martin ([[February 7]], [[2020]]). [https://www.telegraph.co.uk/films/0/tom-jerry-80-psychotic-cat-mouse-drove-hollywood-wild/ "Tom and Jerry at 80: how a psychotic cat and mouse drove Hollywood wild"]. ''The Telegraph''. Retrieved [[April 28]], 2020.</ref> and directed by Hanna, Barbera, and [[Rudolf Ising]]. It was produced by Ising and [[Fred Quimby]], although ultimately all participants were omitted except for Ising, with the short being billed as "A Rudolph Ising Production."


The short introduces a proto-Tom and Jerry, an overeager cat and a rambunctious mouse, respectively, and their classic ongoing rivalry. Jerry is trying to get Tom in trouble by breaking all the plates and glasses.
The short introduces a proto-Tom and Jerry, an overeager cat and a rambunctious mouse, respectively, and their classic ongoing rivalry. Jerry is trying to get Tom in trouble by breaking all the plates and glasses.


Tom is known as Jasper in this short, while Jerry isn't named on-screen, but is named Jinx on the animation model sheets.<ref>[[William Hanna|Hanna, William]]; [[Tom Ito|Ito, Tom]] (1996). ''[[A Cast of Friends]]''. ''[[Taylor Publishing Company]]''. Retrieved April 28, 2020.</ref>
Tom is known as Jasper in this short, while Jerry isn't named on-screen, but is named Jinx on his animation model sheets.<ref>[[William Hanna|Hanna, William]]; [[Tom Ito|Ito, Tom]] ([[1996]]). ''[[A Cast of Friends]]''. ''[[Taylor Publishing Company]]''. Retrieved April 28, 2020.</ref>


==Detailed summary==
==Detailed summary==
==Memorable quotes==
==Memorable quotes==
==Characters==
==Characters==
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==Locations==
==Locations==
* [[Mammy Two Shoes's residence]]
* [[Earth]]
** [[United States]]
*** [[Mammy Two Shoes's residence]]


==Objects==
==Objects==
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==Production==
==Production==
===Development===
===Development===
===Filming===
There was also a redubbed version made with [[Thea Vidale]] as the voice of Mammy Two-Shoes.


==Music==
==Music==
The music is composed by [[Scott Bradley]].
The music was composed by [[Scott Bradley]].
 
==Release==
Dates are in order of release:
 
* United States: February 10, 1940


==Behind the scenes==
==Behind the scenes==
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==Critical reception==
==Critical reception==
==Accolades==
==Accolades==
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| Academy Award
| Academy Award
| February 29, 1940
| [[February 29]], 1940
| Best Short Subject: Cartoons
| Best Short Subject: Cartoons
| ''Puss in Boots''
| ''Puss in Boots''
| Nominated<ref>Arnold, William (August 3, 1993). [https://newspapers.com/clip/27364718/tom-and-jerry-1993/ "Tom and Jerry make their big screen comeback"]. ''Caster Star-Tribune'' via ''Newspapers''. Retrieved April 28, 2020.</ref><ref>Hanna, William; Ito, Tom (1996). ''A Cast of Friends'', page 214. ''Taylor Publishing Company''. Retrieved April 28, 2020.</ref>
| Nominated<ref>Arnold, William ([[August 3]], [[1993]]). [https://newspapers.com/clip/27364718/tom-and-jerry-1993/ "Tom and Jerry make their big screen comeback"]. ''Caster Star-Tribune'' via ''Newspapers''. Retrieved April 28, 2020.</ref><ref>Hanna, William; Ito, Tom (1996). ''A Cast of Friends'', page 214. ''Taylor Publishing Company''. Retrieved April 28, 2020.</ref>
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==Home availability==
==Home availability==
*  
* In the United States:
** [[October 25]], [[2005]]: [[Warner Home Video]] releases ''[[Tom and Jerry Spotlight Collection: Vol. 2]]'' on DVD.
** [[February 12]], [[2008]]: Warner Home Video releases ''[[Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Academy Awards Animation Collection]]'' 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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Latest revision as of 13:01, 20 December 2022

Puss Gets the Boot
Production company Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Distributor Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Release date February 10, 1940
Starring William Hanna
Clarence Nash
Lillian Randolph
Producer(s) Rudolf Ising
Fred Quimby
Music composed by Scott Bradley
Screenplay by William Hanna
Joseph Barbera
Gus Arriola
Director(s) William Hanna
Joseph Barbera
Rudolf Ising
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Puss Gets the Boot is the first animated theatrical short of the Tom and Jerry series. It was distributed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer on February 10, 1940. It was written by William Hanna, Joseph Barbera, and Gus Arriola,[1] and directed by Hanna, Barbera, and Rudolf Ising. It was produced by Ising and Fred Quimby, although ultimately all participants were omitted except for Ising, with the short being billed as "A Rudolph Ising Production."

The short introduces a proto-Tom and Jerry, an overeager cat and a rambunctious mouse, respectively, and their classic ongoing rivalry. Jerry is trying to get Tom in trouble by breaking all the plates and glasses.

Tom is known as Jasper in this short, while Jerry isn't named on-screen, but is named Jinx on his animation model sheets.[2]

Detailed summary

Memorable quotes

Characters

Legend
Character debut Speaking debut Ep. debut No lines Mentioned

In order of appearance:

Character Actor
Jerry Mouse William Hanna
Tom Cat Clarence Nash
Mammy Two Shoes Lillian Randolph


Locations

Objects

  • "Home Sweet Home" sign

Vehicles

  • None

Production

Development

Filming

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

Music

The music was composed by Scott Bradley.

Release

Dates are in order of release:

  • United States: February 10, 1940

Behind the scenes

Errors

Critical reception

Accolades

Award Date of ceremony Category Recipient Result
Academy Award February 29, 1940 Best Short Subject: Cartoons Puss in Boots Nominated[3][4]

Home availability

References

  1. ^ Chilton, Martin (February 7, 2020). "Tom and Jerry at 80: how a psychotic cat and mouse drove Hollywood wild". The Telegraph. Retrieved April 28, 2020.
  2. ^ Hanna, William; Ito, Tom (1996). A Cast of Friends. Taylor Publishing Company. Retrieved April 28, 2020.
  3. ^ Arnold, William (August 3, 1993). "Tom and Jerry make their big screen comeback". Caster Star-Tribune via Newspapers. Retrieved April 28, 2020.
  4. ^ Hanna, William; Ito, Tom (1996). A Cast of Friends, page 214. Taylor Publishing Company. Retrieved April 28, 2020.
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