The Missing Mouse
Synopsis
A moment after a bottle of white shoe polish pours on Jerry, Tom hears on the radio that a white mouse, having swallowed an explosive, has escaped from an experimental laboratory and that slightest jar of the mouse could cause it to explode and blow up the entire city. It is then that Tom notices now-white Jerry and concludes it's the escapee.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 10, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Hanna, Joseph Barbera
- Original Score
- Edward H. Plumb
- Original Title
- The Missing Mouse
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 7m
- Production Studios
- MGM Cartoon Studio
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Hanna, Joseph Barbera
Edward H. Plumb
Fred Quimby
Department Leadership Roster
William Hanna
Director
Joseph Barbera
Director
Fred Quimby
Producer
Edward H. Plumb
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 Missing Mouse
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What is The Missing Mouse about?
A moment after a bottle of white shoe polish pours on Jerry, Tom hears on the radio that a white mouse, having swallowed an explosive, has escaped from an experimental laboratory and that slightest jar of the mouse could cause it to explode and blow up the entire city. It is then that Tom notices now-white Jerry and concludes it's the escapee.
Who directed The Missing Mouse?
The Missing Mouse was directed by William Hanna, Joseph Barbera.
Who stars in The Missing Mouse?
The principal cast of The Missing Mouse includes Paul Frees, Harry E Lang.
When was The Missing Mouse released and how long is it?
The Missing Mouse was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 7m.
Who composed the musical score for The Missing Mouse?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Missing Mouse was composed by Edward H. Plumb.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Missing Mouse?
The Missing Mouse holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).