Puttin' on the Dog
Synopsis
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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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 28, 1944
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Barbera, William Hanna
- Original Score
- Scott Bradley
- Original Title
- Puttin' on the Dog
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 7m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, MGM Cartoon Studio
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Barbera, William Hanna
Scott Bradley
Fred Quimby
Department Leadership Roster
Fred Quimby
Producer
Scott Bradley
Original Music Composer
Joseph Barbera
Director
William Hanna
Director
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 Puttin' on the Dog
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What is Puttin' on the Dog about?
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...
Who directed Puttin' on the Dog?
Puttin' on the Dog was directed by Joseph Barbera, William Hanna.
Who stars in Puttin' on the Dog?
The principal cast of Puttin' on the Dog includes Sara Berner, William Hanna.
When was Puttin' on the Dog released and how long is it?
Puttin' on the Dog was released in 1944 with a total runtime of 7m.
Who composed the musical score for Puttin' on the Dog?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Puttin' on the Dog was composed by Scott Bradley.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Puttin' on the Dog?
Puttin' on the Dog holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).