The Egg and Jerry
Synopsis
A lost baby woodpecker, that believes Jerry is its mother, does everything it can to save the mouse from Tom, who is once again in pursuit. A CinemaScope remake of the 1949 Tom and Jerry cartoon Hatch Up Your Troubles.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 23, 1956
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Hanna, Joseph Barbera
- Original Score
- Scott Bradley
- Original Title
- The Egg and Jerry
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 8m
- Production Studios
- MGM Cartoon Studio
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Hanna, Joseph Barbera
Scott Bradley
William Hanna, Joseph Barbera
Department Leadership Roster
William Hanna
Director
William Hanna
Producer
Joseph Barbera
Producer
Joseph Barbera
Director
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 The Egg and Jerry
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What is The Egg and Jerry about?
A lost baby woodpecker, that believes Jerry is its mother, does everything it can to save the mouse from Tom, who is once again in pursuit. A CinemaScope remake of the 1949 Tom and Jerry cartoon Hatch Up Your Troubles.
Who directed The Egg and Jerry?
The Egg and Jerry was directed by William Hanna, Joseph Barbera.
Who stars in The Egg and Jerry?
The principal cast of The Egg and Jerry includes Sara Berner.
When was The Egg and Jerry released and how long is it?
The Egg and Jerry was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 8m.
Who composed the musical score for The Egg and Jerry?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Egg and Jerry was composed by Scott Bradley.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Egg and Jerry?
The Egg and Jerry holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).