Feed The Kitty
- Studio
- Warner Bros. Cartoons, Inc.
- Distributor
- Warner Bros.
Synopsis
A bulldog adopts a small cat, but he can't let his owners know.
Characters
Marc Antony, Pussyfoot, Marc Antony's Mistress
Credits
Directing
- Director
- Chuck Jones (as Charles M. Jones)
Producing
- Producer
- Edward Selzer
Writing
- Writer
- Michael Maltese
Animation
- Animator
- Ken Harris, Phil Monroe, Lloyd Vaughan, Ben Washam
Voices
- Voice
- Mel Blanc (Marc Anthony, uncredited), Bea Benaderet (Marc Anthony's Mistress, uncredited)
Music
- Music
- Carl Stalling
Crew
- Layouts
- Robert Gribbroek
- Backgrounds
- Phil De Guard
Production notes
The first appearances of Marc Antony and Pussyfoot.
Reportedly, before he was satisfied, director Chuck Jones did 53 redrawings of the expression that Marc Antony gave the mother just after the bulldog hid the cat in the kitchen.
In September of 1943, beginning with A Feud There Was, Warner Bros. began re-releasing select color cartoons in their "Blue Ribbon" program. Typically the Blue Ribbon reissues received new opening sequences with Blue Ribbon title cards and standardized music. Cartoon production credits were also removed. Between ten and fifteen cartoons were released in any given year, with cartoons coming from as far back as 1935. The reissues continued until the close of the studio in the 1960's.
All Blue Ribbon cartoons were released as "Merrie Melodie" cartoons regardless of the original series. The first "Looney Tunes" short to be included in the Blue Ribbon series was The Hep Cat, which was added in 1949. The only current prints of many of these cartoons are the Blue Ribbon releases, although restoration of these cartoons with original elements and titles is always ongoing.
Reportedly, before he was satisfied, director Chuck Jones did 53 redrawings of the expression that Marc Antony gave the mother just after the bulldog hid the cat in the kitchen.
In September of 1943, beginning with A Feud There Was, Warner Bros. began re-releasing select color cartoons in their "Blue Ribbon" program. Typically the Blue Ribbon reissues received new opening sequences with Blue Ribbon title cards and standardized music. Cartoon production credits were also removed. Between ten and fifteen cartoons were released in any given year, with cartoons coming from as far back as 1935. The reissues continued until the close of the studio in the 1960's.
All Blue Ribbon cartoons were released as "Merrie Melodie" cartoons regardless of the original series. The first "Looney Tunes" short to be included in the Blue Ribbon series was The Hep Cat, which was added in 1949. The only current prints of many of these cartoons are the Blue Ribbon releases, although restoration of these cartoons with original elements and titles is always ongoing.
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Reviews
One of the BEST!
This cartoon proves that Chuck Jones was a genius! Each moment, each expression, each comic gag is drawn and timed to perfection. Every time I see it I laugh and cry at the same time.
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This cartoon is one of my favorites among all the fabulous works of Chuck Jones. Anyone who has tried to sneak in a pet knows exactly how Marc Anthony feels. Those of us who successfully sneaked in that pet also know that sense of relief when Mom finally says it can stay. This is a wonderful cartoon, as are all the Pussyfoot shorts.
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How many mannerisms and expressions could this dog, Marc Anthony, go through?
There never was an outstanding dog in the Merrie Melodies lot, like Goofy and Pluto at Disney or Scooby Doo at Hanna Barbera, but Marc Anthony is a favorite.
He ends up doing anything to keep that kitten around.
"Now what are you up to? You look very guilty."
Check out his reaction.
And how about when he grabs her around the ankle trying to get the kitty on the toy car.
Too funny.
And then he got the whip cream! Alas, that didnt fool her for a bit. Talk about acts of desperation.
Still laugh at that poor mouse being dragged out of his hole too.
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B-R-R-R-R-E-E-C-C-C-C-H-H-H-H!!!!!
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This is something I've held in for what seemed like forever, and finally must let it out. So, those of you who don't want to see your favorite cartoon put down, please (PLEASE) do not read any further.
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I HATE this cartoon.
Indeed, I can't remember having such a negative first impression from a cartoon--so much so that I've moved heaven and earth to avoid viewing it ever since. It's just the kind of syrupy cartoon sentimentality that always offends me.
I was stunned when reading Leonard Maltin's glowing review of this film (in "Of Mice and Magic"). I was even more shocked to find out that movie audiences worldwide have actually CRIED at this cartoon!
I found out later that Chuck Jones intended this as an emotional release for him. Well, I feel good for him & am glad he found a way to let it out......but, it still made me PUKE!!
It still seems like the kind of manipulative cartoon sentimentlity that pervades any Casper the Friendly Ghost cartoon.
(And don't get me started on Dumbo either........)
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I absolutely love this cartoon. It has been my favorite by far. I just watched it today for the first time in probably 30 years, and still loved it just as much. If anyone is interested, it is available on DVD on the "Chuck Jones Extremes & In Betweens" DVD, and is shown in it's entirety in the Special Features section of the DVD. Well worth it! What a joy to see it again.
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"Feed the Kitty" ranks as one of the sweetest and funniest cartoons of all time. Marc Anthony's facial expressions are priceless and perfect throughout (especially the "Who, Me?" look he gives his owner in the kitchen when she states "You look very guilty")- if they gave Oscars for animated characters, he'd take Best Actor.
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I have never had been more touched by a cartoon in my life! The bond between Marc Anthony, the big bulldog, and Pussyfoot, the adorable female kitten is beautiful and truely heartwarming! T he sadness express and howling tears following the cookie making sequence, brought immediately to tears! The look on Marc Anthony's face when recieving the "Kitten Shaped Cookie", startled me! I felt like Marc Anthony through the gambit of this cartoon! It was so touching I felt his pain and anguish of possibly loosing his little friend! Only until his tearful pleading and acceptance by his female owner, that the true love settled through! At the closing when little Pussyfoot settled on his back and he covered her with his fur as she slept peacefully, I truely cried! They say "the bigger they are, the harder they fall! In the case this held true for the love and respect between Marc Anthony and Pussyfoot! I truely love it! It is a cartoon that should be treasured as a heartwarming experience!
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This is one of the funniest and touching cartoons I have ever seen. I always cry when I seen poor Marc Anthony put that Kitty cookie on his back. This is just wonderful.
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whenever my husband and I talk about cartoon this one always ends up at the top of the list. We both remember it as the " kitty cookies" cartoon! I wish we could watch it again!
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I love this cartoon to death. Both the dog and cat are much more lovely than any characters I have ever seen, and the story between them is so touching. U can't imagine that these two kinds of animal that born to be enemies can have such a chemical reaction. Surely Jones's best masterpiece!!
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Everyone I know who has seen this cartoon love it to death. There really is no way to hate it.
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This is definitely at the top of the list. Chuck Jones is a master, and this one is just about perfect. I agree it isn't his best - how can you pick? - but this one is a classic of the genre. I sure miss him...
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This is ABSOLUTELY MY FAVORITE cartoon. It is a TRUE MASTERPIECE. Emotion, humor, fun, fantastic animation, originality! Thank you, Chuck Jones (R.I.P.)!!
P.S. It is nice to know I'm not the only one who cries at this cartoon! Marc Anthony's face when he is allowed back in is SIMPLY PRICELESS!!
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I don't agree that this is Chuck's (absolute) best, but otherwise, everything [presumed JAWS fan] Captain Quint says is right on! You'll Laugh out loud at the lampshade/ballet gag! And if you don't shed any tears at the sight of Marc Anthony placing that cookie on his back, you probably need a heart transplant.
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Absolutely my favorite Merrie Melodies cartoon.
When Marc Anthony is handed the cookie and he puts it on his back...my eyes still get misty.
What a wonderful story and fantastic animation.
Chuck Jones may be known first and foremost for Bugs and Daffy, but this beauty is his best effort.