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|prodcompany= [[MGM Cartoons]]
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|distributor= [[Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer]]
|distributor= Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
|released= May 6, 1944
|released= [[May 6]], [[1944]]
|run_time= 7:13
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|starring= [[William Hanna]]
|starring= [[William Hanna]]
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'''''The Million Dollar Cat''''' is the fourteenth animated theatrical short of the ''[[Tom and Jerry (theatrical shorts)|Tom and Jerry]]'' series. It was released on May 6, 1944 by [[Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer]]. It was produced by [[Fred Quimby]], and written and directed by series creators, [[William Hanna]] and [[Joseph Barbera]].
'''''The Million Dollar Cat''''' is the fourteenth animated theatrical short of the ''[[Tom and Jerry (theatrical shorts)|Tom and Jerry]]'' series. It was distributed by [[Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer]] on [[May 6]], [[1944]]. It was produced by [[Fred Quimby]], and written and directed by series creators, [[William Hanna]] and [[Joseph Barbera]].


Tom inherits a million dollars, but can only keep it if, he brings no harm to Jerry.
Tom inherits a million dollars, but can only keep it if, he brings no harm to Jerry.
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==Organizations==
* ''[[Daily Blah]]'' (mentioned)
* ''[[Daily Blabber (Tom and Jerry)|Daily Blabber]]'' (mentioned)


==Locations==
==Locations==
* [[Mammy Two-Shoes's residence]]
* [[Earth]]
* [[New York]]
** [[United States]]
** [[New York City]]
*** [[Mammy Two Shoes's residence]]
*** [[Park Avenue]]
**** [[New York]]
***** [[New York City]]
****** [[Park Avenue]]


==Objects==
==Objects==
* Telegram
* Telegram
* ''[[Daily Blah]]''
* ''Daily Blah'' newspaper
* ''[[Daily Blabber (Tom and Jerry)|Daily Blabber]]''
* ''Daily Blabber'' newspaper
* ''Gazette''
* ''Gazette''


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==Production==
==Production==
===Development===
===Development===
===Filming===
==Music==
==Music==
The music is composed by [[Scott Bradley]].
The music was composed by [[Scott Bradley]].


==Release==
==Release==
It was originally released in theaters on February 26, 1944, then released on February 24, 1951.
Dates are in order of release:
 
* United States: February 26, 1944; [[February 24]], [[1951]] (reissue)


==Behind the scenes==
==Behind the scenes==
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==Home availability==
==Home availability==
*  
* In the United States:
** [[October 19]], [[2004]]: [[Warner Home Video]] releases ''[[Tom and Jerry Spotlight 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 04:45, 29 December 2022

The Million Dollar Cat
The Million Dollar Cat poster.png
Theatrical poster.
Production company Metro-Goldwn-Mayer
Distributor Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Release date May 6, 1944
Run time 7:13
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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The Million Dollar Cat is the fourteenth animated theatrical short of the Tom and Jerry series. It was distributed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer on May 6, 1944. It was produced by Fred Quimby, and written and directed by series creators, William Hanna and Joseph Barbera.

Tom inherits a million dollars, but can only keep it if, he brings no harm to Jerry.

Detailed summary

Tom: Gee, I'm throwing away a million dollars. BUT I'M HAPPY.

Memorable quotes

Characters

Legend
Character debut Speaking debut Ep. debut No lines Mentioned

In order of appearance:

Character Actor
Tom Cat William Hanna
Jerry Mouse William Hanna
Telegram guy (voice only) Unavailable
Aunt Harriet


Organizations

Locations

Objects

  • Telegram
  • Daily Blah newspaper
  • Daily Blabber newspaper
  • Gazette

Vehicles

  • Limo

Production

Development

Filming

Music

The music was composed by Scott Bradley.

Release

Dates are in order of release:

Behind the scenes

Errors

Home availability

References