Safety Second
Synopsis
It's Independence Day, and Jerry's little nephew, Nibbles, wants to celebrate with fireworks, while Jerry reminds him to "keep it safe and sane." Initially, this backfires against Jerry, as his attempts to dispose of the firecrackers Nibbles lights explode in his face, but ultimately, Nibbles saves Jerry from Tom with the usual cartoon uses of black powder.
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July 1, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Barbera, William Hanna
- Original Score
- Scott Bradley
- Original Title
- Safety Second
- 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
Fred Quimby
Department Leadership Roster
Scott Bradley
Original Music Composer
Joseph Barbera
Director
William Hanna
Director
Fred Quimby
Producer
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 Safety Second
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What is Safety Second about?
It's Independence Day, and Jerry's little nephew, Nibbles, wants to celebrate with fireworks, while Jerry reminds him to "keep it safe and sane." Initially, this backfires against Jerry, as his attempts to dispose of the firecrackers Nibbles lights explode in his face, but ultimately, Nibbles saves Jerry from Tom with the usual cartoon uses of black powder.
Who directed Safety Second?
Safety Second was directed by Joseph Barbera, William Hanna.
Who stars in Safety Second?
The principal cast of Safety Second includes William Hanna.
When was Safety Second released and how long is it?
Safety Second was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 7m.
Who composed the musical score for Safety Second?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Safety Second was composed by Scott Bradley.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Safety Second?
Safety Second holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).