Fraidy Cat (theatrical short)
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| Fraidy Cat | |
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| 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.
