Sufferin' Cats
Sufferin' Cats

Sufferin' Cats

1961Movie6 minEnglish

Woody Woodpecker has been a source of aggravating annoyance to a certain householder, due to Woody's pecking the antenna of a TV set, ...

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IMDb7.3/10
Director: Joseph Barbera, William HannaGenres: Animation, Short, Comedy

Plot Summary

In this classic Hanna-Barbera cartoon, a hungry alley cat attempts to steal a fish from a shopkeeper's display. The shopkeeper, a tough and resourceful individual, sets numerous traps to thwart the cat's efforts. The feline's persistent and often comical attempts to outsmart the shopkeeper lead to a series of escalating Rube Goldberg-esque contraptions and slapstick situations.

Critical Reception

Sufferin' Cats is a well-regarded entry in the Hanna-Barbera library, praised for its energetic animation and classic cartoon humor. While not as widely known as some of their later television series, it exemplifies the studio's early skill in creating concise, gag-driven animated shorts that appealed to both children and adults.

What Reviewers Say

  • Appreciated for its fast-paced, comedic animation.
  • Praised for its clever visual gags and classic cartoon chase sequences.
  • Seen as a charming example of early Hanna-Barbera short film production.

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Fun Fact

The character of the alley cat in 'Sufferin' Cats' predates the more famous Top Cat, sharing a similar design and mischievous personality that would later be refined and popularized.

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