Feed the Kitty
Feed the Kitty

Feed the Kitty

1941Movie3 minEnglish

A Soundie with Dona Drake.

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IMDb7.3/10
Director: Tex AveryGenres: Animation, Short, Comedy, Family

Plot Summary

A cat tries to trick a dog into giving up his food by pretending to be a lost kitten. The dog, initially kind-hearted, is repeatedly outsmarted and exploited by the cunning cat, leading to a series of increasingly absurd and humorous situations as the dog's patience wears thin.

Critical Reception

This classic Looney Tunes short is widely acclaimed for its sharp comedic timing, inventive gags, and Tex Avery's signature anarchic style. It's considered a prime example of early Warner Bros. animation, praised for its consistent humor and memorable character interactions.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its relentless pace and hilarious visual gags.
  • Tex Avery's masterful direction delivers a timeless cartoon.
  • A perfect example of early Warner Bros. comedic animation.

Google audience: Audience reviews often highlight the cartoon's timeless humor and the clever, if somewhat cruel, dynamic between the cat and the dog. Many recall it fondly as a childhood favorite for its straightforward yet effective comedic premise.

Fun Fact

The dog in this cartoon is often identified as a prototype for the later character of Sam Sheepdog, also from Warner Bros. cartoons.

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