Gay Purr-ee
“Vive La Coolest Cat Who Ever Captured The Happy Heart Of Paris!”
Synopsis
Mewsette is a starry-eyed cat who grows weary of life on a French farm and heads for the excitement of 1890s Paris. Her tomcat suitor, Jaune-Tom, and his furry cohort, Robespierre, chase after Mewsette, but she's already fallen under the spell of a feline modeling-school racket run by Madame Rubens-Chatte and her slimy assistant, Meowrice.
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Gay Purr-ee (1962) Original Trailer [HD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-10-29
Top Cast
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Judy Garland
Mewsette (voice)
Robert Goulet
Jaune Tom (voice)
Red Buttons
Robespierre (voice)
Paul Frees
Meowrice (voice)
Hermione Gingold
Mme. Rubens-Chatte (voice)
Mel Blanc
Various Characters (voice)
Morey Amsterdam
Narrator (voice)
Joan Gardner
Lady From Provence (voice)
Julie Bennett
Lady From Provence (voice)
Bill Cole
Singing Hench Cat (uncredited)
France Lachapelle
Various (uncredited)
Thurl Ravenscroft
Singing Hench Cat (uncredited)
Bill Lee
Singing Hench Cat (Uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 24, 1962
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Abe Levitow
- Screenplay & Story
- Chuck Jones, Dorothy Jones, E.Y. Harburg
- Original Title
- Gay Purr-ee
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- French, English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- United Productions of America, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Abe Levitow
Chuck Jones, Dorothy Jones, E.Y. Harburg
Sam Horta, Earl Bennett
Henry G. Saperstein
Department Leadership Roster
Chuck Jones
Writer
Abe Levitow
Director
Dorothy Jones
Writer
Ed Levitt
Production Design
Sam Horta
Editor
Ray Aragon
Production Design
Ernie Nordli
Production Design
Earl Bennett
Editor
Robert Singer
Production Design
Corny Cole
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gay Purr-ee
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What is Gay Purr-ee about?
Mewsette is a starry-eyed cat who grows weary of life on a French farm and heads for the excitement of 1890s Paris. Her tomcat suitor, Jaune-Tom, and his furry cohort, Robespierre, chase after Mewsette, but she's already fallen under the spell of a feline modeling-school racket run by Madame Rubens-Chatte and her slimy assistant, Meowrice.
Who directed Gay Purr-ee?
Gay Purr-ee was directed by Abe Levitow.
Who stars in Gay Purr-ee?
The principal cast of Gay Purr-ee includes Judy Garland, Robert Goulet, Red Buttons, Paul Frees, Hermione Gingold.
When was Gay Purr-ee released and how long is it?
Gay Purr-ee was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Gay Purr-ee?
Gay Purr-ee holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).