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'''''The Zoot Cat''''' is the thirteenth animated theatrical short of the ''[[Tom and Jerry (theatrical shorts)|Tom and Jerry]]'' series. It was distributed by [[Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer]] on [[February 26]], [[1944]]. It was produced by [[Fred Quimby]], and written and directed by series creators, [[William Hanna]] and [[Joseph Barbera]]. | '''''The Zoot Cat''''' is the thirteenth animated theatrical short of the ''[[Tom and Jerry (theatrical shorts)|Tom and Jerry]]'' series. It was distributed by [[Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer]] on [[February 26]], [[1944]]. It was produced by [[Fred Quimby]], and written and directed by series creators, [[William Hanna]] and [[Joseph Barbera]]. | ||
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==Detailed summary== | ==Detailed summary== | ||
==Memorable quotes== | ==Memorable quotes== | ||
'''Tom''': Ah, I love you. When I'm with you, I am what you call, uh, a hep cat. I am hip to the jive. I'm in the groove, darling.<br> | |||
'''Toots''': Now you're ''really'' sending me, Jackson.<br> | |||
'''Tom''': Ah, you set my soul on fire. It is not just, uh, a little spark. It is a flame; a big roaring flame. Ah, I can feel it now—It is burning... ''burning...'' '''''BURNING...''''' Hey, something is burning around here!<br> | |||
''(Tom screams in pain)'' | |||
==Characters== | ==Characters== | ||
{{CastTop}} | {{CastTop}} | ||
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==Production== | ==Production== | ||
===Development=== | ===Development=== | ||
A model sheet for the cartoon was produced in November 25, 1942, while its story was made to lampoon on a then-current fashion trend in World War II called the zoot suit.<ref>Baxter, Devon (2017). [https://cartoonresearch.com/index.php/tom-jerry-in-the-zoot-cat-1944/ Baxter's Breakdowns: Tom & Jerry in “The Zoot Cat” (1944)], ''Cartoon Research''. Retrieved December 19, 2022.</ref><ref>[http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6884/1394/1600/tjms104.jpg Model sheet for ''The Zoot Cat'' (November 25, 1942)] Retrieved December 20, 2022.</ref> | |||
===Filming=== | ===Filming=== | ||
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==Behind the scenes== | ==Behind the scenes== | ||
* Apparently, Tom is now an alley cat. | * Apparently, Tom is now an alley cat. | ||
* It is one of the few shorts with an extensive | * It is one of the few shorts with an extensive amount of dialogue, and has more of it than any previous short up to that point. | ||
* Tom does a [[wikipedia:Charles Boyer|Charles Boyer]] impression when talking to Toots on the piano, and then switches to [[wikipedia:Groucho Marx|Groucho Marx]]'s voice after sniffing the smoke from his hot foot. | |||
==Errors== | ==Errors== | ||
Revision as of 23:02, 28 December 2022
| The Zoot Cat | |
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 Theatrical poster. | |
| Production company | Metro-Goldywn-Mayer |
| Distributor | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer |
| Release date | February 26, 1944 |
| Run time | 7:08 |
| 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 Zoot Cat is the thirteenth animated theatrical short of the Tom and Jerry series. It was distributed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer on February 26, 1944. It was produced by Fred Quimby, and written and directed by series creators, William Hanna and Joseph Barbera.
Tom tries to impress a girl cat by dressing up in his own "zoot" suit.
Detailed summary
Memorable quotes
Tom: Ah, I love you. When I'm with you, I am what you call, uh, a hep cat. I am hip to the jive. I'm in the groove, darling.
Toots: Now you're really sending me, Jackson.
Tom: Ah, you set my soul on fire. It is not just, uh, a little spark. It is a flame; a big roaring flame. Ah, I can feel it now—It is burning... burning... BURNING... Hey, something is burning around here!
(Tom screams in pain)
Characters
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Locations
- Earth
- United States
- Toots's residence
- United States
Objects
- Piano
Vehicles
- None
Production
Development
A model sheet for the cartoon was produced in November 25, 1942, while its story was made to lampoon on a then-current fashion trend in World War II called the zoot suit.[1][2]
Filming
Music
The music was composed by Scott Bradley.
Release
Dates are in order of release:
Behind the scenes
- Apparently, Tom is now an alley cat.
- It is one of the few shorts with an extensive amount of dialogue, and has more of it than any previous short up to that point.
- Tom does a Charles Boyer impression when talking to Toots on the piano, and then switches to Groucho Marx's voice after sniffing the smoke from his hot foot.
Errors
Home availability
- In the United States:
- October 19, 2004: Warner Home Video releases Tom and Jerry Spotlight Collection 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.
References
- ^ Baxter, Devon (2017). Baxter's Breakdowns: Tom & Jerry in “The Zoot Cat” (1944), Cartoon Research. Retrieved December 19, 2022.
- ^ Model sheet for The Zoot Cat (November 25, 1942) Retrieved December 20, 2022.
