The Hep Cat
Synopsis
A cat-about-town fancies himself such an irresistible "hunk" he momentarily resembles Victor Mature. His wooing of a cute kitten gets derailed by a prankster dog using a cat hand puppet to trap him.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 3, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Clampett
- Screenplay & Story
- Warren Foster
- Original Score
- Carl W. Stalling
- Original Title
- The Hep Cat
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 6m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures, Leon Schlesinger Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Clampett
Warren Foster
Carl W. Stalling
Treg Brown
Leon Schlesinger
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Clampett
Director
Leon Schlesinger
Producer
Carl W. Stalling
Original Music Composer
Treg Brown
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Hep Cat
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Hep Cat about?
A cat-about-town fancies himself such an irresistible "hunk" he momentarily resembles Victor Mature. His wooing of a cute kitten gets derailed by a prankster dog using a cat hand puppet to trap him.
Who directed The Hep Cat?
The Hep Cat was directed by Robert Clampett.
Who stars in The Hep Cat?
The principal cast of The Hep Cat includes Mel Blanc, Bea Benaderet.
When was The Hep Cat released and how long is it?
The Hep Cat was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 6m.
Who composed the musical score for The Hep Cat?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Hep Cat was composed by Carl W. Stalling.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Hep Cat?
The Hep Cat holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).