Cartoons released in 1931

224 cartoons ← 1930 1932 →

  1. The Spider And The Fly

    October 16, 1931 No. 3117 Theatrical Series Walt Disney Studios

    The idyllic lives of the houseflies are interrupted by a black spider. They unite with other insects to defeat the spider.

  2. Africa Squeaks

    October 17, 1931 Theatrical Series Celebrity Productions, Inc.

    Flip arrives in Africa, first fighting off ferocious animals, and then dealing with cannibals who want to make him into a meal.

  3. Bosko The Doughboy

    October 17, 1931 No. 5017 Theatrical Series A Hugh Harman-Rudolf Ising Production, Vitaphone Pictures

    It is World War I. Rockets, bombs and bullets are everywhere. A bird gets shot, leaving a huge hole- saluting as it falls into a pool of water. An army band is hit, leaving several soldiers…

  4. Jingle Bells

    October 18, 1931 No. 3121 Theatrical TerryToon Cartoons

    The annual village sleigh race has arrived once again. Tom and George are this year's competitors, but there is more at stake than the prestigious trophy of a new sleigh. Whoever wins the p…

  5. Cowboy Cabaret

    October 26, 1931 No. VB-3125 Theatrical Series Van Beuren Studios

    A menagerie of animals in Western gear converges at the Red Gulch Cafe for an old-fashioned hoedown. The performers include a goofy barbershop quartet and sexy chorus line, a shimmying cowg…

  6. Wonderland

    October 26, 1931 No. 3115 Theatrical Series Walter Lantz Productions

    The mortgage is due by 6 p.m. or Grandma and Oswald will lose the homestead. Oswald is forced to take the beloved old milk cow to market. On the way, he's accosted by a scary old witch. She…

  7. You Don't Know What You're Doin'!

    October 31, 1931 No. 4977 Theatrical Series A Hugh Harman-Rudolf Ising Production, Vitaphone Pictures

    A wild, surrealistic trip through the swingin' nightlife of the big city with a drunken, joyriding Piggy. Wild goings-on with a hot band throughout. Minimal plot with maximum visuals. Piggy…

  8. Kitty From Kansas City

    November 1, 1931 No. FL3128 Theatrical Series Fleischer Studios

    Betty Boop catches a train to a place called Rudy Valley. Rudy Vallee sings a song about a fat, stupid girl named Kitty from Kansas City. Betty then turns fat and guzzles beer. She ends up…

  9. The Black Spider

    November 1, 1931 No. 3122 Theatrical TerryToon Cartoons

    The denizens of a magic toy shop come to life and cavort merrily, only to be interrupted by the arrival of an evil black spider intent on mischief. The toys will have none of it, and they p…

  10. Hash House Blues

    November 2, 1931 No. 3114 Theatrical Series Columbia Pictures Corporation

    Featuring Krazy Kat

  11. The Beach Party

    November 5, 1931 No. CM-19 Theatrical Series Walt Disney Studios

    Just a day at the beach for Mickey and his pals. Mickey has to rescue Pluto after he is swept off the beach by an Octopus.

  12. Mask-a-Raid

    November 7, 1931 No. FL3129 Theatrical Series Fleischer Studios

    Betty Boop is Queen of Masquerade Ball. King of Masquerade Ball is a dirty old letch. Bimbo and the King both have the hots for Betty. She entices them and their factions fight over her. Bi…

  13. Showing Off

    November 11, 1931 No. 3115 Theatrical Series Columbia Pictures Corporation

    The adventures of a young boy and his dog. Vonsey and Oopie are the two bullies on the block who sometime give the two problems.

  14. Bosko's Soda Fountain

    November 14, 1931 No. 5045 Theatrical Series A Hugh Harman-Rudolf Ising Production, Vitaphone Pictures

    Bosko whistles while he works as a soda jerk. He very merrily concocts the most luscious ice cream sodas guaranteed to fatten the tiniest mouse. Bosko serves a hippo customer, stirring a so…

  15. By The Light Of The Silvery Moon

    November 14, 1931 No. FL3130 Theatrical Series Fleischer Studios

  16. Jungle Jam

    November 14, 1931 No. VB-3127 Theatrical Series Van Beuren Studios

    Happy-go-lucky Tom and Jerry are spending the day on a rowboat, where they manage to transform an alligator into a musical instrument. The mood is bound to change when they reach land and f…

  17. China

    November 15, 1931 No. 3123 Theatrical TerryToon Cartoons

  18. Sanbiki no koguma-san

    November 15, 1931 Theatrical Fujin no Tomo-sha

    Featuring Three Bears

  19. Minding The Baby

    November 16, 1931 No. 3116 Theatrical Series Columbia Pictures Corporation

    The adventures of a young boy and his dog. Vonsey and Oopie are the two bullies on the block who sometime give the two problems.

  20. The Fox Hunt

    November 18, 1931 No. 3119 Theatrical Series Walt Disney Studios

    Just your typical fox hunt, until the hunters trap a skunk instead of their prey. Turns out that Mr. Fox and Mr. Skunk may be in collusion?

  21. Jack And The Beanstalk

    November 21, 1931 No. FL3131 Theatrical Series Fleischer Studios

    A differently-drawn Bimbo, incensed at trash dropped from the clouds, climbs his beanstalk to find not only the giant, but also his slave (Betty Boop with dog's ears).

  22. The Last Dance

    November 23, 1931 No. VB-3128 Theatrical Series Van Beuren Studios

  23. Trolley Troubles

    November 23, 1931 No. 3116 Theatrical Series Walter Lantz Productions.

    Featuring Oswald the Lucky Rabbit

  24. Hittin' The Trail For Hallelujah Land

    November 28, 1931 No. 5025 Theatrical Series A Hugh Harman-Rudolf Ising Production, Vitaphone Pictures

    A kindly old Uncle Tom brings Fluffy down to her sweetheart Captain Piggy's riverboat. As he drives back in his horse and buggy, Uncle Tom ends up in a graveyard where various skeletons com…

  25. The Lorelei

    November 29, 1931 No. 3124 Theatrical TerryToon Cartoons

    Lorelei, a mermaid, wants to bewitch a navigator who refuses to be charmed. She angrily brings on a storm and the ship sinks. The mermaid rescues him and both go into a beer garden where an…

  26. Mickey Cuts Up

    November 30, 1931 No. CM-20 Theatrical Series Walt Disney Studios

    Mickey and Pluto go over to Minnie's house to do some yard work. Pluto causes more problems than help when he chases a stray cat with the lawn mower following his every move.

  27. The Hare Mail

    November 30, 1931 No. 3117 Theatrical Series Walter Lantz Productions.

    A cat and his granddaughter have been robbed of their money. It's up to Oswald to get it back.

  28. The Restless Sax

    December 1, 1931 No. 3117 Theatrical Series Columbia Pictures Corporation

    Krazy tries to realize his sudden ambition to be a musician, and he sends away for a saxophone. In the best tradition of '30s cartoons, all manner of things come alive; when Krazy takes his…

  29. My Baby Cares For Me

    December 5, 1931 No. FL3132 Theatrical Series Fleischer Studios

  30. The Fisherman

    December 7, 1931 No. 3118 Theatrical Series Walter Lantz Productions

    Oswald and his girlfriend start out on a fishing trip and end up on an island with all kinds of crazy stuff going on.

  31. Mickey's Orphans

    December 9, 1931 No. CM-21 Theatrical Series Walt Disney Studios

    Mickey and Minnie are celebrating Yuletide when a bunch of orphan kittens are left on their doorstep in a basket. Although the pair are overrun by the mewling troublemakers, Mickey, Minnie…

  32. Bosko's Fox Hunt

    December 12, 1931 No. 5046 Theatrical Series A Hugh Harman-Rudolf Ising Production, Vitaphone Pictures

    This is another fox hunt which comes complete with singing horses and aristocrats who are too fat to mount their steeds under their own power. A dachshund tracks down its own rear end. Bosk…

  33. Dizzy Red Riding-Hood

    December 12, 1931 No. FL3133 Theatrical Series Fleischer Studios

    No wolf (even one who brings his own knife and fork) can get the best of Betty. After some opening narration which informs us we're going to see Betty's version of "Little Red Riding Hood,"…

  34. Summertime

    December 13, 1931 No. 3125 Theatrical TerryToon Cartoons

  35. The Ugly Duckling

    December 16, 1931 No. 3905 Theatrical Series Walt Disney Studios

    Though based on the classic Hans Christian Andersen tale of the misplaced egg raised by the ducks, there are important differences, too. This duckling is really a duck (and not a swan) and…

  36. A Swiss Trick

    December 19, 1931 No. VB-3129 Theatrical Series Van Beuren Studios

    Tom and Jerry are traveling up and down the Alps. They soon find themselves stranded and hungry, mixing with a humorously strange group of wild animals and weird locals.

  37. Spooks

    December 21, 1931 Theatrical Series Celebrity Productions, Inc.

    During a nighttime thunderstorm, Flip and his horse head for shelter. An old shed disappears in a strong gust. They trudge up a hill, where they stumble into a mansion haunted by crazy skel…

  38. The Clown

    December 21, 1931 No. 3119 Theatrical Series Walter Lantz Productions.

    Oswald is a big top performer who performs various acts and stunts.

  39. Red-Headed Baby

    December 26, 1931 No. 5038 Theatrical Series A Hugh Harman-Rudolf Ising Production, Vitaphone Pictures

    When the toymaker goes to bed, the toys come to life for a hot swing session. Of course, they sing and dance a Tin Pan Alley tune of the day. The evil spider kidnaps the red-headed baby, an…

  40. Russian Lullabye

    December 26, 1931 No. FL3134 Theatrical Series Fleischer Studios

  41. Aladdin's Lamp

    December 27, 1931 No. 3126 Theatrical TerryToon Cartoons

  42. Aces Up

    1931 (estimated) Theatrical Series M. J. Winkler Productions

    Featuring Toby the Pup

  43. Avtodorec

    1931 (estimated) Theatrical Moscow Fabrika Soyuzkino

  44. Bloha

    1931 (estimated) Theatrical Moscow Fabrika Soyuzkino

  45. Chameko No Ichinichi

    1931 (estimated) Theatrical Kyoryoku Eiga Seisakusha

    Based on a hit song by child star Hideko Hirai from 1929, this gem -- a real historical curiosity -- provides glimpses of 1930s popular culture through introducing the typical life of a bri…

  46. Creation

    1931 (estimated) RKO Radio Pictures

    A submarine discovers a lost island where dinosaurs still roam.

  47. D'yak i Baba

    1931 (estimated) Theatrical Moscow Fabrika Soyuzkino

  48. Die Geknipste Frau

    1931 (estimated) Theatrical Unknown Studio

  49. For You

    December 1931 (estimated) Theatrical Series Leon Schlesinger Studios

    Milton Charles plays a pipe organ while singing this song from the First National "Vitaphone" Picture "Spring is Here". For the first two minutes only the organ is heard while strange anima…

  50. Geisterschenke

    1931 (estimated) Theatrical Universum Film (UFA), Peroff-Film