Polka-Dot Puss
Synopsis
Tom pretends to have a cold in order to trick Mammy into letting him stay inside for the night. Jerry tricks Tom by making him think he really is sick - with the measles.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 26, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Hanna, Joseph Barbera
- Original Score
- Scott Bradley
- Original Title
- Polka-Dot Puss
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 8m
- Production Studios
- MGM Cartoon Studio
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Hanna, Joseph Barbera
Scott Bradley
Fred Quimby
Department Leadership Roster
William Hanna
Director
Fred Quimby
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 Polka-Dot Puss
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Polka-Dot Puss about?
Tom pretends to have a cold in order to trick Mammy into letting him stay inside for the night. Jerry tricks Tom by making him think he really is sick - with the measles.
Who directed Polka-Dot Puss?
Polka-Dot Puss was directed by William Hanna, Joseph Barbera.
Who stars in Polka-Dot Puss?
The principal cast of Polka-Dot Puss includes Lillian Randolph, William Hanna.
When was Polka-Dot Puss released and how long is it?
Polka-Dot Puss was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 8m.
Who composed the musical score for Polka-Dot Puss?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Polka-Dot Puss was composed by Scott Bradley.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Polka-Dot Puss?
Polka-Dot Puss holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).