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'''''Springtime for Thomas''''' is the twenty-third animated theatrical short of the ''[[Tom and Jerry (theatrical shorts)|Tom and Jerry]]'' series. It was distributed by [[Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer]] on [[March 30]], [[1946]]. It was produced by [[Fred Quimby]], and written and directed by series creators, [[William Hanna]] and [[Joseph Barbera]]. | '''''Springtime for Thomas''''' is the twenty-third animated theatrical short of the ''[[Tom and Jerry (theatrical shorts)|Tom and Jerry]]'' series. It was distributed by [[Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer]] on [[March 30]], [[1946]]. It was produced by [[Fred Quimby]], and written and directed by series creators, [[William Hanna]] and [[Joseph Barbera]]. | ||
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* While this is Toodles's first appearance in a ''Tom and Jerry'' cartoon, an early version had previously appeared in the non-''Tom and Jerry'' short, ''[[The Alley Cat]]''. An early version of Butch was also a protagonist in the latter and had also been previously transferred into the ''Tom and Jerry'' series with ''[[Baby Puss (theatrical short)|Baby Puss]]''. | * While this is Toodles's first appearance in a ''Tom and Jerry'' cartoon, an early version had previously appeared in the non-''Tom and Jerry'' short, ''[[The Alley Cat]]''. An early version of Butch was also a protagonist in the latter and had also been previously transferred into the ''Tom and Jerry'' series with ''[[Baby Puss (theatrical short)|Baby Puss]]''. | ||
* Butch hums "Somewhere Over the Rainbow", a song from the MGM musical ''The Wizard of Oz''. | |||
* ''Har-Puss Bazaar'' is a parody of ''Harper's Bazaar''. | * ''Har-Puss Bazaar'' is a parody of ''Harper's Bazaar''. | ||
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| Production company | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer |
| Distributor | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer |
| Release date | March 30, 1946 |
| Run time | 7:46 |
| Starring | William Hanna Frank Graham |
| 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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Springtime for Thomas is the twenty-third animated theatrical short of the Tom and Jerry series. It was distributed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer on March 30, 1946. It was produced by Fred Quimby, and written and directed by series creators, William Hanna and Joseph Barbera.
Tom and Jerry's usual cat and mouse routine is interrupted by Tom's infatuation with the opposite sex, so Jerry schemes to get another cat involved.
Detailed summary
Memorable quotes
Characters
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Locations
Objects
Vehicles
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Production
Development
Filming
Music
The music was composed by Scott Bradley.
Release
Dates are in order of release:
- September 22, 1945; November 7, 1953 (reissue)
Behind the scenes
- While this is Toodles's first appearance in a Tom and Jerry cartoon, an early version had previously appeared in the non-Tom and Jerry short, The Alley Cat. An early version of Butch was also a protagonist in the latter and had also been previously transferred into the Tom and Jerry series with Baby Puss.
- Butch hums "Somewhere Over the Rainbow", a song from the MGM musical The Wizard of Oz.
- Har-Puss Bazaar is a parody of Harper's Bazaar.
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.
- 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 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.
