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The Night Before Christmas (1941)

Passed | | Animation , Short , Comedy | 6 December 1941 (USA)
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Well, a mouse *is* stirring... And he's having fun playing with the toys, until he mistakes Tom for a stuffed toy and wakes him up.

Directors:

Joseph Barbera, William Hanna | 1 more credit »

Stars:

The Debutantes, Frank Graham, The King's Men
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The Debutantes The Debutantes ... Vocalists (uncredited)
Frank Graham Frank Graham ... Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
The King's Men The King's Men ... Vocalists (uncredited)
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Storyline

It's snowy and cold outside, and warm inside where Jerry squeezes past a mousetrap to cavort under a present-laden Christmas tree. Mistaking the sleeping Tom for a plush toy, Jerry wakes the cat and a mad chase ensues. Various toys come to Jerry's rescue as he dashes about. Mistletoe is his final refuge before he must escape to the outdoors just ahead of Tom's claws. Out in the snow, he may become a mouse Popcycle, and unless Christmas peace can descend, Tom may be in for a nasty surprise as well. Can the lads find the spirit of the season? Written by <jhailey@hotmail.com>

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mouse | christmas | cat | mousetrap | plush toy | See All (40) »

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Animation | Short | Comedy | Drama | Family | Fantasy

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

6 December 1941 (USA) See more »

Also Known As:

Not Even a Mouse See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Fred Quimby Productions,Loew's,MGM Cartoon Studio See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Sound System)

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Trivia

The last pre-war Tom and Jerry short. See more »

Connections

Followed by Sorry Safari (1962) See more »

Soundtracks

The First Noel
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Chorus: The Debutantes and The King's Men (all uncredited)
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Outstanding Short movie.
12 December 2012 | by atinder – See all my reviews

The Night Before Christmas- (1941)

I don't any one, it dose not love this Cat and Mouse, Here we have Tom and Jerry on Xmas Day.

I used love this cartoon, when I was kid, some if I still see on TV , I still watch, Great cartoon for both Kids and Adults .

This Is a 9 min short movie.

This short as some very funny moment, both Kids and Adults will find funny.

There was really good Animations in this movie was very early Cartoon,

The story was really well put together and ending was very really good as it was really Sweet and Nice,

Nice little plot and very cute and very sweet and happy ending, This perfect for the whole family to see.

10 out of 10

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