Cartoons released in 1942

224 cartoons ← 1941 1943 →

  1. Food Will Win The War

    July 21, 1942 Walt Disney Studios

    This short was produced to give encouragement to the hard-fighting but underfed and undersupplied U.S. Allies as well as remind domestic audiences of the importance of farmers to the war ef…

  2. Donald's Gold Mine

    July 24, 1942 No. 4210 Theatrical Series Walt Disney Studios

    Donald attempts to dig for gold with difficult equipment and an uncooperative donkey.

  3. Tire Trouble

    July 24, 1942 No. 4215 Theatrical Series TerryToon Cartoons

    Gandy Goose and Sourpuss buy tires made of baloney for their car due to the wartime rubber shortage. This seems great for them until some dogs get attracted by the baloney.

  4. Juke Box Jamboree

    July 27, 1942 No. 1015 Theatrical Series Walter Lantz Productions

    A cute little mouse living in a cafe is awakened from his sleep by ghosts playing the jukebox upstairs. The mouse climbs inside the machine and runs into trouble with an automatic record ch…

  5. Out Of The Frying Pan Into The Firing Line

    July 30, 1942 Theatrical Walt Disney Studios.

    Minnie teaches Pluto the importance of conservation and recycling of leftover bacon grease, which can be turned into glycerin for the war effort, thus saving lives. Scenes show ships explod…

  6. Foney Fables

    August 1, 1942 No. 675. MPAA: 7903 Theatrical Series Leon Schlesinger Studios

    Various narrated gags about famous fairy tales, including "Sleeping Beauty," "Tom Thumb," "The Ant and the Grasshopper," "Jack and the Beanstalk," "Old Mother Hubbard," "The Wolf in Sheep's…

  7. The Ducktators

    August 1, 1942 No. 770. MPAA: 8297 Theatrical Series Leon Schlesinger Studios

    A barnyard analogy of World War II with Adolf Hitler, Benito Mussolini and Hirohito represented by ducks. The dove of peace tries to convince the trio that peace is the best way, only to be…

  8. Pigeon Patrol

    August 3, 1942 No. 1016. MPAA: 08237 Theatrical Series Walter Lantz Productions

    Homer, a drawling country pigeon, calls on his girl Daisy Mae, but she gives him the cold shoulder when a squadron of carrier pigeons flies over. Homer resolves to win her favor by joining…

  9. All Out For 'V'

    August 7, 1942 No. 4216 Theatrical TerryToon Cartoons

    Forest animals do their part for the war effort. A cartoon that makes you proud to be an American.

  10. You're A Sap, Mr. Jap

    August 7, 1942 No. 4201. MPAA: 03339 Theatrical Series Famous Studios

    In what some critics have called the most racist cartoon ever made, Popeye single-handedly defeats a Japanese submarine manned by "slant-eyed, buck-toothed, yellow-skinned Japansies," as Po…

  11. Henery Hawk

    August 8, 1942 Warner Bros.

    Henery Hawk first appeared in "The Squawkin' Hawk" directed by Chuck Jones.

  12. The Squawkin' Hawk

    August 8, 1942 No. 627. MPAA: 7907 Theatrical Series Leon Schlesinger Studios

    Henery Hawk would rather have a tasty chicken than the nervous worm that his mother wants to feed him. Henery complains so vociferously (he's a chicken hawk!) that his mother sends him to b…

  13. Bambi

    August 13, 1942 No. 2002 Theatrical Walt Disney Studios

    The forest is abuzz with the news- a new prince is born in the thicket, a deer fawn named Bambi. With his friends, Thumper the rabbit and Flower the skunk, Bambi learns of the forest's wond…

  14. T-Bone For Two

    August 14, 1942 No. 4211 Theatrical Series Walt Disney Studios

    Pluto tries differing ways of attempting to steal a bone from Butch.

  15. Life With Fido

    August 21, 1942 No. 4217 Theatrical Series TerryToon Cartoons

    Dinky hangs out with Fido.

  16. Blitz Wolf

    August 22, 1942 No. 4210. MPAA: 08261 Theatrical MGM

    This variation on the Three Little Pigs tale takes place during World War II. The evil Adolf Wolf, "one big stinker," is about to invade the state of Pigmania, but Sergeant Pork spoils his…

  17. Eatin' On The Cuff (Or, The Moth Who Came To Dinner)

    August 22, 1942 No. 798. MPAA: 8235 Theatrical Series Leon Schlesinger Studios

    A live-action piano player relates the story of a moth who, on his way to marry a honeybee, falls into the clutches of an amorous black widow spider.

  18. Fresh Hare

    August 22, 1942 No. 629. MPAA: 7906 Theatrical Series Leon Schlesinger Studios

    Elmer is a Mountie in the North Woods, out to arrest Bugs for being a "scwewy wabbit." Things go badly for Elmer from the start as Bugs, who is "Wanted, Dead or Alive," handcuffs him to a b…

  19. Old Blackout Joe

    August 27, 1942 No. 4212 Theatrical Series Screen Gems

    Air Raid Warden Joe conducts a blackout in Harlem.

  20. The Early Bird Dood It

    August 29, 1942 No. MPAA: # 08426 Theatrical MGM

    The worm barely escapes the bird again. In search of a way to get rid of the bird, he enlists the help of a cat, but the bird is too smart for the cat.

  21. Terror On The Midway

    August 30, 1942 No. MPAA: 3273 Theatrical Series Fleischer Studios

    Lois Lane is assigned to cover the circus. As the performers of the big top do their acts, everyone, including Lois, is having a great time. That is... until a monkey lets a giant ape loose…

  22. Alona On The Sarong Seas

    September 4, 1942 No. 3319 Theatrical Series Famous Studios

    Popeye and Bluto pursue the Princess Alona on a desert island.

  23. How To Play Baseball

    September 4, 1942 No. MPAA #: 06393 Theatrical Series Walt Disney Studios

    Everything you've always wanted to know about baseball, with Goofy as all 18 players.

  24. Song Of Victory

    September 4, 1942 No. 4213 Theatrical Series Columbia Pictures Corporation

    A satirical commentary on the events of World War II. Although the cartoon opens with a joke about similarities to actual dictators being unintentional, the three main bad guys are clearly…

  25. The Big Build-Up

    September 4, 1942 No. 4218 Theatrical Series TerryToon Cartoons

    Featuring Puddy the Pup

  26. Fox Pop

    September 5, 1942 No. 721. MPAA: 8065 Theatrical Series Leon Schlesinger Studios

    A little red fox misunderstands the message when he hears a fur commercial on the radio saying that silver-furred foxes are in demand. He paints himself silver and turns himself into the Si…

  27. The Impatient Patient

    September 5, 1942 No. 774. MPAA: 8433 Theatrical Series Leon Schlesinger Studios

    Singing-telegram delivery boy Daffy Duck catches the hiccups and must deliver a message to the evil abode of mad scientist Dr. Jerkle, another in the many Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde parodies.…

  28. Andy Panda's Victory Garden

    September 9, 1942 No. C-2 Theatrical Series Walter Lantz Productions.

    Andy Panda and his dog Balmer plant a victory garden, while a pesky rooster eats their plants. Andy wants to plant a new garden with the help of his dog. Unfortunately, everything goes wron…

  29. Chips Off The Old Block

    September 12, 1942 No. 4212. MPAA: 7488 Theatrical MGM

    Butch, a beaten up pug of a tomcat, is having a good day, and everything is peaceful. Then the doorbell rings. He finds the unexpected present of four kittens left on his doorstep (and from…

  30. Japoteurs

    September 18, 1942 No. 4203 Theatrical Series Famous Studios

    The world's largest bomber (at that time) has been completed and is ready for a test flight. Lois and Clark are given a tour. Some evil Japanese spies sneak aboard and steal it. It's up to…

  31. School Daze

    September 18, 1942 No. 4219 Theatrical Series TerryToon Cartoons

    In school, a group of kids recall in song the comic misadventures of Ernie Bushmiller's Nancy and Sluggo to their teacher and to the moviegoing audiences.

  32. The Gullible Canary

    September 18, 1942 No. 4214 Theatrical Series Screen Gems

    A mean old magpie is headed south for the winter. He sees Chirpy Canary relaxing in a cage. The greedy, lazy magpie tells Chirpy how great it is to go south and how awful the little cage is…

  33. The Dover Boys At Pimento University Or The Rivals Of Roquefort Hall

    September 19, 1942 No. 631. MPAA: 8146 Theatrical Series Leon Schlesinger Studios

    A classic melodrama featuring Pimento U. students Tom, Dick and Larry (a.k.a. The Dover Boys) who must rescue their girl Dora from evil Dan Backslide. The Dover Boys are three upstanding bu…

  34. Yankee Doodle Swing Shift

    September 21, 1942 No. C-1 Theatrical Series Walter Lantz Productions.

  35. The Vanishing Private

    September 25, 1942 No. 2288. MPAA: 7789 Theatrical Series Walt Disney Studios

    Donald is put on camouflage duty, painting a large cannon when he comes across an experimental invisible paint. He finds that it works especially well on himself when he is trying to hide f…

  36. The Hep Cat

    October 3, 1942 No. 776. Blue Ribbon: 1177. MPAA:… Theatrical Series Leon Schlesinger Studios

    Hep Cat, a rather self-assured feline (with an eye for the ladies), finds himself in the sights of a neighborhood junkyard dog. Rosebud the Dog chases the crazy singing and dancing cat arou…

  37. Dustbin Parade

    October 5, 1942 Theatrical Realist Films.

    Typical of British propaganda films made during the Second World War, this cartoon issues an exhortation to "mobilize your scrap!"

  38. Save Your Bacon

    October 8, 1942 Theatrical MacDougall & Mackendrick.

    Featuring Farmer

  39. The Olympic Champ

    October 9, 1942 No. MPAA #: 06994 Theatrical Series Walt Disney Studios

    An overview of the Olympic Games, with demonstrations of the various games by Goofy.

  40. Fine Feathered Friend

    October 10, 1942 No. MPAA #: 08405 Theatrical Series MGM

    Chased by Tom around the barnyard, Jerry takes refuge under a huge, rather mean-tempered hen (which looks suspiciously like a rooster), who is sitting on eggs (which she puts in order with…

  41. Night Life In The Army

    October 12, 1942 No. 4220 Theatrical Series TerryToon Cartoons

    Featuring Gandy Goose, Sourpuss

  42. A Hull Of A Mess

    October 16, 1942 No. 4204. MPAA: 05377 Theatrical Series Famous Studios

    A government official gives Popeye and Bluto plans for a ship. The first one to build the ship will get the fat military contract. The race is on.

  43. Showdown

    October 16, 1942 No. 4205 Theatrical Series Famous Studios

    A crook robs Metropolis dressed as Superman and he ends up wishing he hadn't.

  44. The Mouse Of Tomorrow

    October 16, 1942 No. 4221 Theatrical Series TerryToon Cartoons

    In a town called Mouseville, the cats spend all their time chasing mice. The cats capture all the mice except for one; the little fellow escapes and finds himself in a supermarket. He bathe…

  45. The Sheepish Wolf

    October 17, 1942 No. (Blue Ribbon): 1180. MPAA: 81… Theatrical Series Leon Schlesinger Studios

    A classy (and hungry) "Shakespearian" wolf, watching a flock of sheep, imagines them as lamb chops, steaks and other delicacies: "To eat or not to eat? Baa, what a question!" But a watchful…

  46. The Loan Stranger

    October 19, 1942 No. C-3. MPAA: 8469 Theatrical Series Walter Lantz Productions

    Woody Woodpecker's so happy that he forgets to pay attention to where he's driving, and he crashes his car into a pole. When his car fails, Woody goes to the Sympathy Loan Co. ("You'll Need…

  47. How To Swim

    October 23, 1942 No. MPAA #: 07161 Theatrical Series Walt Disney Studios

    Goofy shows us how to swim, and dive- Goof style!

  48. Jasper And The Haunted House

    October 23, 1942 Theatrical Series Paramount Pictures

    Jasper gets tricked by shady characters. He ends up in a nasty haunted house! Jasper gets scared out of a pie by Professor Scarecrow.

  49. The Dumb Conscious Mind

    October 23, 1942 No. 4215 Theatrical Series Screen Gems

    Butch's evil conscience convinces him to try and steal meat from a cute puppy.

  50. The Dumbconscious Mind

    October 23, 1942 Theatrical Columbia Pictures Corporation, Screen Gems