I must admit to feeling just a little more sorry for “Tom” than usual here as he is constantly being bested by “Jerry” in this wartime-themed comedy. The mouse lives in his cellar, under siege from “Tom” and his fairly hefty supply of dynamite. As ever, though, no matter how superior the armoury against him is, “Jerry” still manages to make sure it explodes in his nemesis’s lap, or under his tail, or between his…
The Yankee Doodle Mouse (1943)
As Tom and Jerry stage their typical fight sequences, the patriotic soldier theme of the title is evidenced by such things as a carton of eggs labeled "Hen Grenades"; Jerry dropping light bulbs from an airplane like bombs; and Jerry sending a telegram with the message "Sighted Cat - Sank Same." Musical phrasings from various patriotic war songs are heard throughout. The cut scene after Jerry hitting Tom with the board 4 times was cut from the 1950 reissue print for a war bond joke, and the original footage is currently considered "lost" due to the negatives destroyed in the 1978 George Eastman House fire.
Top Cast
William Hanna
Tom (voice)
Bob Laztny
Tom Speaking (voice) (uncredited)
Jack Sabel
Jerry Speaking (voice) (uncredited)
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What is The Yankee Doodle Mouse about?
As Tom and Jerry stage their typical fight sequences, the patriotic soldier theme of the title is evidenced by such things as a carton of eggs labeled "Hen Grenades"; Jerry dropping light bulbs from an airplane like bombs; and Jerry sending a telegram with the message "Sighted…
When was The Yankee Doodle Mouse released?
The Yankee Doodle Mouse was released in 1943.
What genres does The Yankee Doodle Mouse belong to?
The Yankee Doodle Mouse is categorised as Animation, Comedy.
Who stars in The Yankee Doodle Mouse?
The cast of The Yankee Doodle Mouse includes William Hanna, Bob Laztny, Jack Sabel.