Professor Tom
Synopsis
Tom, complete with mortarboard, is teaching a kitten the basics: "cats chase mice." But Jerry keeps subverting this lesson at every opportunity.
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October 30, 1948
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Hanna, Joseph Barbera
- Original Score
- Scott Bradley
- Original Title
- Professor Tom
- 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
Fred Quimby
Department Leadership Roster
William Hanna
Director
Joseph Barbera
Director
Fred Quimby
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 Professor Tom
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Professor Tom about?
Tom, complete with mortarboard, is teaching a kitten the basics: "cats chase mice." But Jerry keeps subverting this lesson at every opportunity.
Who directed Professor Tom?
Professor Tom was directed by William Hanna, Joseph Barbera.
Who stars in Professor Tom?
The principal cast of Professor Tom includes William Hanna.
When was Professor Tom released and how long is it?
Professor Tom was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 8m.
Who composed the musical score for Professor Tom?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Professor Tom was composed by Scott Bradley.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Professor Tom?
Professor Tom holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).