There It Is (1928)

There It Is (1928)

Directed by: Harold L. Muller Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Scotland Yard detective Charley MacNeesha (Charles R. Bowers) travels to America to investigate the bizarre hauntings of a home by the Fuzz-Faced Phantom. Stop Motion Cat: During the midst of the odd happenings, Charley pauses […]

The Mouse-Merized Cat (1946)

The Mouse-Merized Cat (1946)

Directed by: Robert McKimson Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: A Merrie Melodies take-off on Abbott and Costello, two mice named Babbit (voiced by Tedd Pierce) and Catsello (voiced by Mel Blanc) would love to partake in the food of the deli they live in if […]

Fiumana (2012)

Fiumana (2012)

Directed by: Julia Gromskaya Synopsis: A woman at a window watches the world pass as she waits for her love. Cartoon Cat: As in many of Julia Gromskaya’s animated films a cat is present. The wind knocks over a bucket of milk which the cat laps. Later the cat is sitting beneath a lemon tree. […]

Captain Kangaroo – “Good Morning, Captain”

Captain Kangaroo – “Good Morning, Captain”

Original Air Date: circa mid-70’s and early 80’s Synopsis: Celebrities say “Good morning, Captain!” to Captain Kangaroo (Bob Keeshan) in the opening of his children’s program. Kitty Cameos: From 1974 through the 1980’s, a wide variety of celebrities appeared in these opening segments. Gwen Verdon and her silver tabby cat Fatrick offered one of these […]

Kit for Cat (1948)

Kit for Cat (1948)

Directed by: Friz Freleng Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Sylvester the Cat and a kitten both seek shelter at Elmer Fudd’s house but when he announces he only plans to keep one of them Sylvester does everything he can to be chosen. Cartoon Cats: Sylvester […]

The Stork’s Holiday (1943)

The Stork’s Holiday (1943)

Directed by: George Gordon Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: After several close calls, the Stork (voiced by Pinto Colvig) decides he’s not going to deliver any more babies during the duration of World War II. Cartoon Kittens: The opening placard includes the Stork and a […]

Tigeris Nau Nau (1967)

Tigeris Nau Nau (1967)

English Title: Tiger the Cat Directed by: Arnolds Burovs Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: In this Latvian short film a naughty little boy is shrunk in size and becomes threatened by the very cat he teased in a clever combination of live action footage and […]

Chips Off the Old Block (1942)

Chips Off the Old Block (1942)

Directed by: Robert Allen Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: A tabby cat is surprised when a basketful of kittens which look just like him is dropped on his doorstep. Cartoon Cats: The title card shows Butch the cat chipped out of wood with four kittens […]

Dancing on the Moon (1935)

Dancing on the Moon (1935)

Directed by: Dave Fleischer, Seymour Kneitel Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: A group of honeymooning couples take a rocketship to the moon, but not everyone has a good time. Cartoon Cats: As the happy animal pairs dance onto the rocket, a black cat groom and […]

The Night Before Christmas (1968)

The Night Before Christmas (1968)

Directed by: Jim Pabian Synopsis: A fictional story about how Clement C. Moore was inspired to write his famous poem, A Visit from St. Nicholas. Cartoon Cat: As the poem section of the special begins, an orange and white cat is sleeping in front of a fireplace. A mother mouse puts her children to bed […]