by Linda Kay
Directed by: Charles R. Bowers, Bud Fisher
Synopsis: Comic strip pals Mutt and Jeff don detective caps and take on the ominous job of tracking down the shape-shifting Phantom.
Cartoon Cat: The Phantom, who is nothing more than a wisp of black smoke most of the time, manages to elude the pair repeatedly, often leaving them holding something else. One time they are left with a black cat who stands looking back and forth in startled fashion before running off.
The colorized version of the short was created in 1939 when the film was re-released. The original was in black and white.
Final Mewsings: Cats can be elusive, too!
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