Blue Cat Blues
Synopsis
Jerry narrates in voiceover: Tom has fallen hard for the cat next door, and competes with rich cat Butch for her affections. But Butch outspends Tom to a ludicrous level at every turn. Tom goes downhill after that, until we see him contemplating suicide.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 6, 1956
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Barbera, William Hanna
- Original Score
- Scott Bradley
- Original Title
- Blue Cat Blues
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 7m
- Production Studios
- MGM Cartoon Studio
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Barbera, William Hanna
Scott Bradley
Joseph Barbera, William Hanna
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph Barbera
Director
William Hanna
Director
Joseph Barbera
Producer
William Hanna
Producer
Scott Bradley
Original Music Composer
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 Blue Cat Blues
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What is Blue Cat Blues about?
Jerry narrates in voiceover: Tom has fallen hard for the cat next door, and competes with rich cat Butch for her affections. But Butch outspends Tom to a ludicrous level at every turn. Tom goes downhill after that, until we see him contemplating suicide.
Who directed Blue Cat Blues?
Blue Cat Blues was directed by Joseph Barbera, William Hanna.
Who stars in Blue Cat Blues?
The principal cast of Blue Cat Blues includes Paul Frees.
When was Blue Cat Blues released and how long is it?
Blue Cat Blues was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 7m.
Who composed the musical score for Blue Cat Blues?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Blue Cat Blues was composed by Scott Bradley.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Blue Cat Blues?
Blue Cat Blues holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).