Catch as Cats Can
Synopsis
An emaciated canary, singing like Frank Sinatra, is getting on the nerves of a pipe-puffing parrot, who speaks like Bing Crosby. The parrot spots Sylvester, foraging through the trash. Telling the cat he needs more vitamins (which the canary has been swallowing in bulk), he lures the cat inside to snare the canary. The straightforward approach fails (the canary bops him in the nose). He carves a female canary from soap, lures Frankie there; the birds slide down a greased counter, into the sink, and down the drain, but only the soap bird goes through the pipe and down Sylvester's throat. A trail of birdseed into the garage seems to work, but Frankie jacks Sylvester's mouth open. Sylvester laces the vitamins with buckshot; like all cartoon magnets, his attracts everything metal in sight except his prey.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 5, 1947
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arthur Davis
- Screenplay & Story
- Dave Monahan
- Original Title
- Catch as Cats Can
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 7m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures, Warner Bros. Cartoons
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arthur Davis
Dave Monahan
Department Leadership Roster
Arthur Davis
Director
Dave Monahan
Writer
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What is Catch as Cats Can about?
An emaciated canary, singing like Frank Sinatra, is getting on the nerves of a pipe-puffing parrot, who speaks like Bing Crosby. The parrot spots Sylvester, foraging through the trash. Telling the cat he needs more vitamins (which the canary has been swallowing in bulk), he lures the cat inside to snare the canary. The straightforward approach fails (the canary bops him in the nose). He carves a female canary from soap, lures Frankie there; the birds slide down a greased counter, into the sink, and down the drain, but only the soap bird goes through the pipe and down Sylvester's throat. A trail of birdseed into the garage seems to work, but Frankie jacks Sylvester's mouth open. Sylvester laces the vitamins with buckshot; like all cartoon magnets, his attracts everything metal in sight except his prey.
Who directed Catch as Cats Can?
Catch as Cats Can was directed by Arthur Davis.
Who stars in Catch as Cats Can?
The principal cast of Catch as Cats Can includes Mel Blanc, Richard Bickenbach, Dave Barry.
When was Catch as Cats Can released and how long is it?
Catch as Cats Can was released in 1947 with a total runtime of 7m.