Mouse-Placed Kitten (1959)

Mouse-Placed Kitten (1959)

Directed by: Robert McKimson Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Matilda (voiced by June Foray) and Clyde (voiced by Mel Blanc) are a mouse couple who adopt a kitten then visit him as an adult cat in the human home. Cartoon Cat: The opening placard is the […]

A Surprise for Jean (1952)

A Surprise for Jean (1952)

Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this film! Synopsis: A mother plans a surprise birthday party for her daughter, Jean. Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): Mom sends Jean and her brother Frank to the store to pick up a package while she arranges the party in the backyard. She has a […]

Animal Sanctuary (1956)

Animal Sanctuary (1956)

British Pathé Synopsis: Newsreel footage of cats, dogs and horses at the Ferne Animal Sanctuary in Dorset, England Reality Cats: This newsreel includes wonderful footage of some of the 84 cats fed and cared for at the sanctuary. The sanctuary was founded in 1939 by the late Duchess of Hamilton during World War II as […]

The Discontented Canary (1934)

The Discontented Canary (1934)

Directed by: Rudolf Ising This review contains a Cartoonish Kitty Carnage Warning! Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this film! Synopsis: A caged canary bird longs for freedom but finds the world scarier than he imagined in this MGM Happy Harmonies short. Cartoon Cat: After tricking his elderly owner into […]

The Most Important Person – “Smelling” (1972)

The Most Important Person – “Smelling” (1972)

Synopsis: This episode of the children’s education series focuses on the sense of smell. Cartoon Cat: Fumble and the kids are talking about smelling with a bird whose nest had been on fire. The bird had not been able to smell the smoke because of having a cold. A dog then approaches them and asks […]

Puss Gets the Boot (1940)

Puss Gets the Boot (1940)

Directed by: Joseph Barbera, William Hanna Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Jasper the cat delights in chasing Jinx the mouse but is warned by the housekeeper that if he breaks one more thing he’ll get the boot, opening the door for Jinx to exact revenge. […]

Inside Out – “When is Help?” (1973)

Inside Out – “When is Help?” (1973)

Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: In this educational short, Karen, Roger and Pete discuss the merits of helping others but have different opinions on the subject. Kitty Cameo: Karen goes around helping everyone to the extent of doing everything for them. Roger thinks everyone should […]

The Wayward Pups (1937)

The Wayward Pups (1937)

Directed by: Rudolf Ising Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: A housecat (voiced by Russ Powell) is disturbed by two playful puppies and is happy when they are turned outside. But when the puppies don’t return, the cat goes looking for them. Cartoon Cat: At the […]

The Freak Brothers – “Are You Ready for an Edible?” (2020)

The Freak Brothers – “Are You Ready for an Edible?” (2020)

Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: A series of animated shorts promoting the new series based on the underground classic comic The Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers by Gilbert Shelton. Cartoon Cat: In the series the Freak Brothers, Freewheelin’ Franklin Freek (voiced by Woody Harrelson), Phineas T. […]

Chino’s Tale (1978)

Chino’s Tale (1978)

Directed by: Robert Deubel Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Based on a short story by Mary Stolz. An elderly woman named Miss Mixter (Geraldine Page) raises an abandoned kitten and then supports him when he faces challenges as an older cat. Featured Feline: The cat, […]