Noveltoons

1943 – 1967 168 cartoons

A restart of Fleischer's Color Classics series, this series ran through the closing of the studio in 1967. Many Famous Studios characters got their start here.`Some of these characters progressed on into their very own series, and others were content to stay in Noveltoons and never ventured into their own series.

Cartoons

  1. No Mutton Fer Nuttin'

    November 26, 1943 No. 4315 Theatrical Series Famous Studios

    Blackie the Lamb has two goals in life: to keep his nephews from listening to swing music, and to keep from getting caught by Wolfie the Wolf.

  2. The Henpecked Rooster

    February 18, 1944 No. 4401. MPAA: 03553 Theatrical Series Famous Studios

    So who's the boss in this relationship? It isn't hard to tell as the whip is cracking and this desperate fellow is planning a rebellion with the help of a little mouse. Maybe it isn't such…

  3. Cilly Goose

    March 24, 1944 No. MPAA: 3580 Theatrical Series Famous Studios

    A modern horror story of how the golden egg can become a terrible curse. Cilly Goose finds that no one is impressed by her one egg, and that other animals do better. Dreaming of laying gold…

  4. Suddenly It's Spring

    April 28, 1944 No. MPAA #: 03651 Theatrical Series Famous Studios

    I'm sorry, there's not much more that I can do for Nancy, says a doctor. The doctor suggests that the best doctor for Nancy would be the sun. Nancy's Raggedy Ann doll then begins to cry, al…

  5. Yankee Doodle Donkey

    November 27, 1944 No. MPAA: # 3202 Theatrical Series Famous Studios

    Spunky's dream to join the Wags, the almighty dog army, comes true in this tale of bravery and persistence. The advancing flea army is attacking a corps of canine cadets, and the little don…

  6. Gabriel Churchkitten

    December 15, 1944 No. MPAA: # 3834 Theatrical Series Famous Studios

    Gabriel Churchkitten lives with the church's pastor -- Pastor Peasporridge -- as well as Peter the Mouse and Trumpet the Dog. Everyone gets along just fine. The only problem is that the pas…

  7. When G.I. Johnny Comes Home

    February 2, 1945 No. M.P.A.A.: 3877 Theatrical Series Famous Studios

    A World War II propaganda cartoon set to the song "When Johnny Comes Marching Home Again." This cartoon was released preceding the anticipated end of war.

  8. Scrappily Married

    March 30, 1945 No. MPAA: # 03634 Theatrical Series Famous Studios

    Henry the Rooster is henpecked by his big, fat wife Chickenpie. Herman the Mouse, a bachelor, decides to help him.

  9. A Lamb In A Jam

    May 4, 1945 No. 4508 Theatrical Series Famous Studios

    It's winter and Wolfie is freezing cold. He needs wool to stay warm. He tries to capture Blackie and kill him for his wool. But the smart little black sheep foils the stupid wolf by locking…

  10. A Self-Made Mongrel

    June 29, 1945 No. 4512 Theatrical Series Famous Studios

    A rich man brings home a talking mutt of a dog for companionship, but later, when they play a game of "burglar and watchdog," a real burglar steps in.

  11. The Friendly Ghost

    November 16, 1945 No. 4514 Theatrical Series Famous Studios

    Casper runs away from home and the other ghosts there to explore the world and make friends. After unintentionally scaring away several different animals, he decides to end it all by laying…

  12. Old MacDonald Had A Farm

    December 28, 1945 No. MPAA: # 4004 Theatrical Series Famous Studios

    Farm animals are playing music, and gags abound, until the inevitable bouncing ball leads us through "Old MacDonald."

  13. Cheese Burglar

    February 22, 1946 No. MPAA: # 3858 Theatrical Series Famous Studios

    Herman the mouse hasn't eaten in 29 days- he's got to do something, but the cat and the dog are guarding the fridge. Then Herman sets out to break up their friendship. He tells them that ca…

  14. Sheep Shape

    June 28, 1946 No. 4608 Theatrical Series Famous Studios

    Wolfie is flat broke and can't afford to go and see a popular nightclub entertainer. The nightclub has a sign with snapshots of gorgeous gals: "30 Beautiful Girls. No Cover." Reading about…

  15. The Goal Rush

    September 27, 1946 No. 4612 Theatrical Series Famous Studios

    It's a beautiful day for the Milk Bowl as Canine College takes on the Alley Cats for this championship football game. Follow the bouncing ball and sing along to the football fight songs of…

  16. Sudden Fried Chicken

    October 18, 1946 No. 4613 MPAA: 4036 Theatrical Series Famous Studios

    Herman notices that his pal Henry is being abused by his wife, so he tries to interest him in becoming a boxer. Henry figures that if Herman is good and he wins, he can have all the women h…

  17. Spree For All

    October 18, 1946 No. 4614 Theatrical Series Famous Studios

    A classic comic book character, Snuffy Smith, takes the plunge.

  18. The Stupidstitious Cat

    April 25, 1947 No. MPAA: # 4059 Theatrical Series Famous Studios

    Buzzy uses superstitions against the cat that caught him.

  19. The Enchanted Square

    May 9, 1947 No. MPAA: # 4150 Theatrical Series Famous Studios

    Officer Flanagan gives blind Billie a Raggedy Ann doll which proves that she can see with imagination.

  20. Madhattan Island

    June 27, 1947 No. 4708 Theatrical Series Famous Studios

    A crazy tour of New York City, with its tall buildings and famous landmarks, followed by a singalong. Songs: "The Sidewalks of New York," "Penthouse Serenade," "42nd Street."

  21. Much Ado About Mutton

    July 18, 1947 No. 4710 Theatrical Series Famous Studios

    The big bad wolf, who is a "glutton for that mutton," almost catches the dancing lambs by disguising himself as their favorite musician, Little Boy Blue. But he can't pull the wool over bra…

  22. The Wee Men

    August 8, 1947 No. MPAA: # 4187 Theatrical Series Famous Studios

    It is Patty's birthday (St. Patrick's Day), and he wants to be a man while he delivers the shoes to the poor. Patty faces a greedy landlord who wants to steal the leprechauns' gold that is…

  23. The Mild West

    August 22, 1947 No. 4712 Theatrical Series Famous Studios

    Singalong about the old West includes a couple of stereotyped Indians.

  24. Naughty But Mice

    October 10, 1947 No. MPAA: # 04217 Theatrical Series Famous Studios

    City cousin Herman visits his country cousins to help them get rid of the new cat. Herman sings "Ding Dong Bell, Pussy's In The Well."

  25. Santa's Surprise

    December 5, 1947 No. MPAA: # 4357 Theatrical Series Famous Studios

    Little Audrey and some other kids from around the world stow away inside Santa's sleigh and travel to Christmas town to help old Saint Nick. While Santa sleeps, the kids decide to give him…

  26. Cat O' Nine Ails

    January 9, 1948 No. 4801 Theatrical Series Famous Studios

    When Buzzy the crow poses as a doctor, Sam the hypochondriac cat is convinced he has all kinds of diseases.

  27. Flip Flap

    February 13, 1948 No. 5618 Theatrical Series Famous Studios

    Flip Flap the seal is tired of life at the zoo, so he runs away from home and sets off for the North Pole in search of a better life. He decides to run away, and is soon cavorting among his…

  28. We're In The Honey

    March 19, 1948 No. MPAA: # 4296 Theatrical Series Famous Studios

    In Beeland, news arrives of disaster in neighboring Beeville: another hive lost all its honey to a bear attack. The queen bee of Beeland (who looks like Betty Grable!) orders everyone "off…

  29. The Bored Cuckoo

    April 9, 1948 No. 4812 Theatrical Series Famous Studios

    A bored and lonely family cuckoo longs to be out in the open like the other birds, singing the clever song "All I Ever Do Is Cuckoo." He goes off his perch and escapes, encountering several…

  30. There's Good Boos To-Night

    April 23, 1948 No. MPAA: # 4300 Theatrical Series Famous Studios

    While Casper's not-so-friendly ghostly comrades awaken to go on a haunting spree, Casper leaves the graveyard to go out and make friends. He finds Ferdie Fox and plays with him. In a rare d…

  31. The Land Of The Lost

    June 7, 1948 No. 4814 Theatrical Series Famous Studios

    Billy and Isabel are fishing and catch Red Lantern the talking fish, who takes them to the "Land of the Lost" at the bottom of the sea. The wise old fish shows them the Knives of the Square…

  32. Butterscotch And Soda

    July 6, 1948 No. MPAA: # 4322 Theatrical Series Famous Studios

    Little Audrey would rather eat candy instead of a nutritious lunch. She dreams about going to a candy land where she eats too much candy and gets the "tummy ache blues."

  33. The Mite Makes Right

    September 3, 1948 No. MPAA: # 4415 Theatrical Series Famous Studios

    Heartbroken because he can't help his dad on their farm, tiny Tom Thumb runs away and achieves fame with the circus.

  34. Hector's Hectic Life

    November 19, 1948 No. MPAA: # 4461 Theatrical Series Famous Studios

    On Christmas Eve, Hector the dog's owner threatens to throw him out if he causes any more trouble. Just then, a basket arrives on the doorstep containing three puppies that look suspiciousl…

  35. The Old Shell Game

    December 17, 1948 No. 4827 Theatrical Series Famous Studios

    Wolfie Wolf tries to make a meal out of Tommy Tortoise.

  36. The Little Cut-Up

    January 21, 1949 No. 4902 Theatrical Series Famous Studios

    Little George Washington encounters many forest creatures while chopping down the cherry tree.

  37. Hep Cat Symphony

    February 4, 1949 No. MPAA: # 4388 Theatrical Series Famous Studios

    The hep cat in Tin Can Alley finds the mouse symphony orchestra practicing next door a constant disturbance to his jazzy jive. Dressed as the Pied Piper, he pipes them away, but the mice ca…

  38. The Lost Dream

    March 18, 1949 No. 6103. MPAA#: 04408 Theatrical Series Famous Studios

    Audrey meets a lost dream in her sleep and takes him back home to dreamland. On their wacky adventure, they see sweet dreams scrubbing stars and sewing silver linings. But what happens when…

  39. Little Red School Mouse

    April 15, 1949 No. 4909. MPAA:04387 Theatrical Series Famous Studios

    In class, a mouse doesn't know what a cat is, so he brings one back to school to show everyone. Of course the cat wants to eat the plump teacher and all the students!

  40. A Haunting We Will Go

    May 13, 1949 No. MPAA: # 4477 Theatrical Series Famous Studios

    Casper is a dunce in school because he won't scare anyone. He hatches a duck egg and calls the baby duck Dudley.

  41. A Mutt In A Rut

    May 27, 1949 No. MPAA: # 04445 Theatrical Series Famous Studios

    An Irish-accented woman finds a black kitten on her snow-covered doorstep and brings it inside, much to the dislike of jealous old Dog Face, who makes life miserable for the poor kitten. La…

  42. Campus Capers

    July 1, 1949 No. 4916 Theatrical Series Famous Studios

    Herman gets back at Knucklehead from cat college Quinston for crashing the Harbard (the mice's college) Alumni Dinner.

  43. Leprechauns Gold

    October 14, 1949 No. 4925 Theatrical Series Famous Studios

    Starts out like a Screen Song about Ireland, but it's really about leprechauns outwitting an evil, miserly landlord who is after the pot of gold.

  44. Song Of The Birds

    November 18, 1949 No. MPAA: # 4659 Theatrical Series Famous Studios

    Little Audrey is shooting everything in sight with her rifle -- but when she shoots a baby bird, she feels guilty about it and suddenly realizes that she should be more careful. The little…

  45. Land Of The Lost Jewels

    January 6, 1950 No. 5001. MPAA:04499 Theatrical Series Famous Studios

    Isabel and her pal Billy are fishing when she loses her favorite grasshopper pin, Hoppy Go Lucky. They get a underwater tour from a fish named Red Lantern. By eating magical seaweed, the tw…

  46. Quack-A-Doodle-Doo

    March 3, 1950 No. MPAA: # 04594 Theatrical Series Famous Studios

    Mrs. Duck longs to have a baby and wants to "hatch a batch," so she swallows an entire bottle of vitamins and presto, out pops a huge and clumsy Baby Huey! We first get to see him naked, th…

  47. Teacher's Pest

    March 31, 1950 No. MPAA: # 4783 Theatrical Series Famous Studios

    On his way to his first day of kindergarten, Junior meets up with a wolf. After switching a sign post and painting his house red, the wolf pretends to be his new teacher and tries to have h…

  48. Tarts And Flowers

    May 26, 1950 No. MPAA: # 4690 Theatrical Series Famous Studios

    Little Audrey bakes a gingerbread man while listening to a radio cooking show. When the dough is in the oven, she falls asleep. The gingerbread man comes to life and takes her to Cakeland,…

  49. Ups An' Downs Derby

    June 9, 1950 No. MPAA: # 4691 Theatrical Series Famous Studios

    Said to be the fastest horse around, Lightning the horse is a sure bet for the Ups and Downs steeplechase. The jockey is all set to go for the big race, but Lightning decides to take a nap…

  50. Pleased To Eat You

    July 21, 1950 No. 5016 Theatrical Series Famous Studios

    The King Of Beasts has one major problem: he can't find anything to eat! He's so hungry that he volunteers to live in the zoo. Once the Hungry Lion goes to the zoo, he tries every single wa…