Cartoons released in 1941

207 cartoons ← 1940 1942 →

  1. Back To The Soil

    November 14, 1941 No. 4123 Theatrical TerryToon Cartoons

  2. The Art Of Skiing

    November 14, 1941 No. MPAA #: 06810 Theatrical Series Walt Disney Studios

    Ever the expert, Goofy takes on teaching skiing.

  3. The Mighty Navy

    November 14, 1941 No. MPAA: # 03163 Theatrical Series Fleischer Studios

    Popeye keeps running afoul of his commander on board ship. He tries to fly a fighter plane, but crashes it in the ocean. The captain is furious with Popeye's blundering until the enemy (nam…

  4. The Thrifty Pig

    November 19, 1941 Theatrical Walt Disney Studios

    A short made for the National Film Board of Canada which promoted the purchase of Canadian war bonds.

  5. The Mechanical Monsters

    November 21, 1941 No. FL4127 Theatrical Series Fleischer Studios

    A mad scientist is using a collection of giant robots to steal money and precious items around Metropolis. Clark Kent and Lois Lane are assigned to cover the story. The Mad Inventor sends h…

  6. Porky's Midnight Matinee

    November 22, 1941 No. 192. MPAA: 7078 Theatrical Series Leon Schlesinger Studios

    Porky is a custodian at a theater where various types of entertainers perform. During the night, he gets curious about a trained African Pygmy ant who calls him over to his cage. Naturally,…

  7. The Cagey Canary

    November 22, 1941 No. 225. Theatrical Series Leon Schlesinger Studios

    A cat tries various ways to get the bird, but the bird whistles for Granny every time. Granny threatens to throw the cat out in the rain if he keeps it up.

  8. Pantry Panic

    November 24, 1941 No. 1006. MPAA#: 07320 Theatrical Series Walter Lantz Productions

    In a peaceful bird village in the heart of the forest, a weatherman, Professor Groundhog, predicts a terrible cold front. He reports a storm warning that a blizzard is coming, and that all…

  9. The Bird Tower

    November 28, 1941 No. 4124 Theatrical TerryToon Cartoons

    Early birds come to the Boc Singing Tower near Lake Wales, Florida for a vacation. There's Peacock Alley, a punchboard for the woodpeckers, and even apples with worms for the robin.

  10. $21 A Day- (Once A Month)

    December 1, 1941 No. 1007. MPAA: 07585 Theatrical Series Walter Lantz Productions

    Cartoon about Army life, with boogie-woogie and jazz music near the end. it opens with a pan shot of a department store's Toyland Army Department. The camera zooms into an Army camp where a…

  11. Mr. Bug Goes To Town

    December 4, 1941 Theatrical Fleischer Studios

    Hoppity the grasshopper finds that all is not well when he returns home to Bugville, a vacant lot just 45 inches from Broadway. A skyscraper is scheduled to be built on the site, throwing a…

  12. Chef Donald

    December 5, 1941 No. 4117. MPAA#: 06900 Theatrical Series Walt Disney Studios

    Donald decides to try cooking along with a radio show. He tries to make waffles, but accidentally spills some rubber cement into the batter.

  13. Red Riding Hood Rides Again

    December 5, 1941 No. 4120 Theatrical Series Columbia Pictures Corporation

    A traditional Red Riding Hood story with a bunch of Hollywood cameo costumes from the Wolf, but this one ends up with the Wolf being drafted.

  14. The Fox and the Grapes

    December 5, 1941 No. 4119 Theatrical Series Columbia Pictures Corporation

    According to 'sop's Fables, foxes are suckers for grapes. So the Crow puts out some grapes, and tells the Fox that he'll throw down the grapes if he gives him his picnic. The Fox refuses an…

  15. Rhapsody In Rivets

    December 6, 1941 No. 175. Blue Ribbon (2nd): 1365.… Theatrical Series Leon Schlesinger Studios

    Fantasy involving a construction site foreman acting as conductor and his workers as the orchestra. The all-dog construction crew builds the "Umpire State Building."

  16. The Night Before Christmas

    December 6, 1941 No. MPAA: # 07739 Theatrical Series MGM

    On a cold winter's eve, Jerry manages to sneak into a warm house and frolic among the wrapped Christmas presents until Tom spies an intruder and the fun begins. The film continues with Tom'…

  17. 7 Wise Dwarfs

    December 12, 1941 Theatrical Walt Disney Studios

    Re-edited animation from "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" has the dwarfs investing the proceeds of their diamond mine into Canadian War Bonds.

  18. A Yarn About Yarn

    December 12, 1941 No. 4125 Theatrical TerryToon Cartoons

    Featuring Black Sheep

  19. Nix On Hypnotricks

    December 19, 1941 No. MPAA: # 03036 Theatrical Series Fleischer Studios

    An evil hypnotist gets his clutches on Olive. Popeye turns into Superman.

  20. Wabbit Twouble

    December 20, 1941 No. 413. MPAA: 7477 Theatrical Series Leon Schlesinger Studios

    Elmer heads off for "west and wewaxation" in Jellostone Park. Bugs messes up the process.

  21. Flying Fever

    December 26, 1941 No. 4126 Theatrical Series TerryToon Cartoons

    Gandy Goose is playing in the barnyard. His friends are tossing up model airplanes, and Gandy is shooting them down with his machine gun. A general comes along and convinces Gandy to join t…

  22. Rhythm In The Ranks

    December 26, 1941 Theatrical Series Paramount Pictures

    George Pal's Puppetoons go to war.

  23. The Art Of Self Defense

    December 26, 1941 No. MPAA #: 06812 Theatrical Series Walt Disney Studios

    Goofy demonstrates defenses down through the ages, from cavemen to modern boxing.

  24. The Tangled Angler

    December 26, 1941 No. 4121 Theatrical Series Columbia Pictures Corporation

    A goofy pelican fisherman encounters a pesky, heckling wiseguy trout; comedy ensues!

  25. Porky's Pooch

    December 27, 1941 No. 178. MPAA: 7517 Theatrical Series Leon Schlesinger Studios

    A mutt tries every trick in the book to convince Porky to adopt him. He barges into Porky Pig's suite. His wit and charm fail to move Porky, so he threatens to jump off the ledge, tricking…

  26. The Field Mouse

    December 27, 1941 No. 59. MPAA#: 06981 Theatrical MGM

    A lazy field mouse is criticized for his disinterest in work by his invalid grandfather, until one day he proves his worth by going into the thresher and rescuing his grandpa from the deadl…

  27. Arichan

    1941 (estimated) Theatrical Geijutsu Eiga-sha

    Featuring Arichan

  28. Barmaley

    1941 (estimated) Theatrical Soyuzmultfilm

    Featuring Barmaley, Tanechka, Vanechka, Doctor Aibolit

  29. Bili, B'em i Budem Bit'

    1941 (estimated) Theatrical Soyuzmultfilm

    Featuring Red Cavalry, Kaiser's Troops

  30. Boogie-Doodle

    1941 (estimated) Theatrical National Film Board of Canada

    An animation film, made without the use of a camera, in which "boogie" played by Albert Ammons and "doodle" drawn by Norman McLaren combine to make a rhythmic, brightly colored film experim…

  31. Carnival In The Clothes Cupboard

    1941 (estimated) Theatrical JWT Productions.

  32. Ditch Diggers

    1941 (estimated) Cancelled in Development Walt Disney Studios

    Goofy and Donald work contruction for Pete.

  33. Dustbin Parade

    1941 (estimated) Theatrical Halas and Batchelor Cartoon Films

  34. Entre Pitos y Flautas

    1941 (estimated) Theatrical Estudios Cristiani

  35. Filling The Gap

    1941 (estimated) Theatrical Halas and Batchelor Cartoon Films

  36. From Moo To You

    1941 (estimated) Theatrical The Borden Company

    A family goes on a picnic close to a farm. The father sends his daughter to the farmer's house to buy a quart of milk. On her way back to the picnic, the daughter meets Elsie the cow. Elsie…

  37. Mail Early

    1941 (estimated) Theatrical National Film Board of Canada

    A publicity clip for Canada Post. Non-abstract symbols drawn with pen on clear 35mm stock were superimposed on a photographed painted background. Benny Goodman's rendition of "Jingle Bells"…

  38. Muha-Cokotuha

    1941 (estimated) Theatrical Soyuzmultfilm

  39. Namakegitsune

    1941 (estimated) Theatrical Mombusho

  40. Ne Toptat' Fashistskomu Sapogu Nasjeh Rodiny

    1941 (estimated) Theatrical Soyuzmultfilm

  41. Osaru Sankichi Bokura No Kaiheidan

    1941 (estimated) Theatrical Nihon Manga Film Kenkyu-jo

    Featuring Sankichi

  42. Pop I Koza

    1941 (estimated) Theatrical Armencinema

    Featuring Priest, Nanny Goat

  43. Saint Paul Police Detectives And Their Work: A Color Chartoon

    1941 (estimated) Theatrical Unknown Studio

    Animated short from the progressive Saint Paul Police Department explaining its organization and activities. Distinctive for its homespun style, this film calls itself a "chartoon" to draw…

  44. Skazka o Pope i Rabotnike Ego Balde

    1941 (estimated) Theatrical Soyuzmultfilm

    Featuring Priest, Balda

  45. Slon i Mos'ka

    1941 (estimated) Theatrical Soyuzmultfilm

  46. Stars And Stripes

    1941 (estimated) Theatrical National Film Board of Canada

    An experiment in film animation in which "stars" and "stripes" perform acrobatics to a sprightly march tune. The film was made without a camera by Norman McLaren drawing directly onto blank…

  47. Stervyatniki

    1941 (estimated) Theatrical Soyuzmultfilm

    Featuring Vultures, Hawks

  48. The Brave Tin Soldier

    1941 (estimated) Theatrical JWT Productions.

  49. The Great Cheese Mystery

    1941 (estimated) Theatrical Columbia Pictures, Screen Gems

    Two mice try time and again to swipe a tasty hunk of cheese from the icebox under the watchful eye of the household pussycat.

  50. The Lost Sheep

    1941 (estimated) Scriptures Visualized Institute

    A sinful little sheep strays from the flock and is ultimately reunited with his brothers- thanks to the brave efforts of the plucky shepherd who braves a blinding storm to rescue him. An un…