Fraidy Cat
Synopsis
Tom hears a ghost story on the radio and is spooked by it; Jerry notices this and takes advantage of it, using a variety of tricks to scare Tom.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 17, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Hanna, Joseph Barbera
- Screenplay & Story
- Julian Harmon
- Original Title
- Fraidy Cat
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 7m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, MGM Cartoon Studio
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Hanna, Joseph Barbera
Julian Harmon
Fred Quimby, Rudolf Ising
Department Leadership Roster
William Hanna
Director
Joseph Barbera
Director
Fred Quimby
Producer
Rudolf Ising
Producer
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 Fraidy Cat
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Fraidy Cat about?
Tom hears a ghost story on the radio and is spooked by it; Jerry notices this and takes advantage of it, using a variety of tricks to scare Tom.
Who directed Fraidy Cat?
Fraidy Cat was directed by William Hanna, Joseph Barbera.
Who stars in Fraidy Cat?
The principal cast of Fraidy Cat includes Sara Berner, Harry E Lang, Lillian Randolph, Kent Rogers, Martha Wentworth.
When was Fraidy Cat released and how long is it?
Fraidy Cat was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 7m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Fraidy Cat?
Fraidy Cat holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).