Puttin' on the Dog
Puttin' on the Dog

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Puttin' on the Dog

1944
Movie
7 min
English

Jerry runs into a dog pound (and right on top of a napping Spike) to escape a rather mangy-looking Tom. To avoid being ripped to shreds, Tom borrows the head of a nearby dog statue. This easily fools the dogs, but not Jerry, and Tom keeps losing his newfound head...

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IMDb6.5/10
Director: Jack HannahGenres: Animation, Short, Comedy, Family

Plot Summary

A stray dog attempts to outsmart a dog catcher while trying to steal food from a butcher shop. The dog catcher relentlessly pursues the mischievous canine through a series of comical chase sequences. The dog uses its wits and agility to narrowly escape capture, often leading the dog catcher into absurd and humiliating situations.

Critical Reception

This animated short from the popular 'Silly Symphonies' series was generally well-received for its energetic animation and humorous situations. Critics at the time praised its slapstick comedy and the charming, albeit classic, cartoonish conflict between the dog and the dog catcher. Audience reactions typically focused on the fast-paced action and the satisfaction of seeing the underdog (literally) outsmart its pursuer.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its classic cartoon chase sequences and humor.

  • Appreciated for the characterization of a resourceful stray dog.

  • Seen as a typical, well-executed example of its era's animated shorts.

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Fun Fact

Puttin' on the Dog was one of the last shorts produced in the classic 'Silly Symphonies' series before Walt Disney shifted focus to features and other short subjects.

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