Texas Tom
- Studio
- MGM
- Distributor
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Synopsis
Tom is out to impress a lovely white kitten cowgirl on a dude ranch. Jerry plays a record of "If You're Ever Down in Texas, Look Me Up" as the cat lip-syncs the words to woo her. Jerry shows true grit and deservedly gets his spurs (well, actually, Tom gets Jerry's spurs).
Characters
Tom, Jerry, White Kitten Cowgirl, Bull, Chickens
Credits
Directing
- Director
- William Hanna, Joseph Barbera
Producing
- Producer
- Fred Quimby
Animation
- Animator
- Kenneth Muse, Ray Patterson, Irv Spence, Ed Barge
Voices
- Voice
- Ken Darby, The Kings Men
Music
- Music
- Scott Bradley
Production notes
Some shots from this cartoon are reused in "Smitten Kitten" and "Cruise Cat" (both 1952).
Songs: "Ventriloquist Cat" (Scott Bradley), "I Tipped My Hat and Slowly Rode Away" (Larry Markes, Dick Charles), "Sweet and Lovely" (Gus Arnheim), "If You're Ever Down in Texas, Look Me Up" (Terry Shand, By Dunham)
Songs: "Ventriloquist Cat" (Scott Bradley), "I Tipped My Hat and Slowly Rode Away" (Larry Markes, Dick Charles), "Sweet and Lovely" (Gus Arnheim), "If You're Ever Down in Texas, Look Me Up" (Terry Shand, By Dunham)
Pictures
Reviews
He rolls a mean cigarette!
This is absolutely cute as can be. I love the cowboy songs in the cartoon. This is a love story! :D. It may be a little unacceptable due to the fact there is a cigarette involved.
I need the lyrics to the opening song. You have them? Please hook me up.
Thanks! :)
Texas Tom
It's got all the elements of an all-time Tom & Jerry classic....and it's QUITE an achievement to stand out above the OTHER H-B classics in this series!
I'm impressed most by Tom's "lip-synch" musical number--it shows what unparalleled finesse Hanna-Barbera could show in violating the "pantomime" aspect of their films.
Texas Tom
Hear Tom sing this diddy to his sweetheart in the classic scene where he puts on his machismo cowboy attitude and smokes a handrolled cigarette in one drag.