That's My Pup!
Synopsis
Spike explains to his son the rules of being a dog: 1: be man's best friend (begging, lying at feet); 2: bury bones; 3: chase cats. Just then, Tom (and Jerry) run by, offering the perfect practice subject. Spike lectures Tom to be scared by the pup or else; Jerry overhears, and is soon doing his best dog impersonation, while Tom works on various strategies to neutralize Tyke
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 25, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Hanna, Joseph Barbera
- Original Score
- Scott Bradley
- Original Title
- That's My Pup!
- 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
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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What is That's My Pup! about?
Spike explains to his son the rules of being a dog: 1: be man's best friend (begging, lying at feet); 2: bury bones; 3: chase cats. Just then, Tom (and Jerry) run by, offering the perfect practice subject. Spike lectures Tom to be scared by the pup or else; Jerry overhears, and is soon doing his best dog impersonation, while Tom works on various strategies to neutralize Tyke
Who directed That's My Pup!?
That's My Pup! was directed by William Hanna, Joseph Barbera.
Who stars in That's My Pup!?
The principal cast of That's My Pup! includes John Brown, William Hanna.
When was That's My Pup! released and how long is it?
That's My Pup! was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 8m.
Who composed the musical score for That's My Pup!?
The original motion picture soundtrack for That's My Pup! was composed by Scott Bradley.
What is the age rating and content advisory for That's My Pup!?
That's My Pup! holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).