Cartoons released in 1944

223 cartoons ← 1943 1945 →

  1. 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…

  2. Cold Comfort

    April 29, 1944 Theatrical Halas and Batchelor Cartoon Films.

  3. The Grenade

    April 1944 (estimated) Theatrical Giles & Laurence.

    Featuring Hand Grenade

  4. Gas

    May 1, 1944 Theatrical Series Warner Bros.

    When it comes to the care and use of his gas mask, Snafu is nothing short of incompetent.

  5. Sadie Hawkins Day

    May 4, 1944 No. 4407 Theatrical Series Columbia Pictures Corporation

    The cartoon opens on a recreation of a full page color Li'l Abner strip, and mixes through to a static panel, complete with speech balloon. Then the balloon disappears and the characters st…

  6. Swooner Crooner

    May 6, 1944 No. MPAA: 9707 Theatrical Series Leon Schlesinger Studios

    Production drops at Porky's wartime Flockheed Eggcraft Factory when the hens leave their posts to hear Frankie, a crooning rooster, sing. Porky stages a contest to find a singer to encourag…

  7. The Million Dollar Cat

    May 6, 1944 No. MPAA: # 09112 Theatrical Series MGM

    Tom inherits a million dollars from his eccentric Aunt Harriet. There is one demand though, which says that if Tom were to harm any living being- even a mouse- the money would be out of his…

  8. My Boy Johnny

    May 12, 1944 No. 4408 Theatrical TerryToon Cartoons

    American patriotism and optimism from the viewpoint of the home front about post-World War II conveniences.

  9. Jungle Jive

    May 15, 1944 No. D-5 Theatrical Series Walter Lantz Productions

    Our story takes place on the Sandwich Islands, which bear a remarkable resemblance to some of our better-known sandwiches, such as the ham on rye, hot dog, hamburger and tuna. A native is p…

  10. Lulu In Hollywood

    May 19, 1944 No. 4407 Theatrical Series Famous Studios

    A movie director discovers Lulu and decides to put her in pictures.

  11. Russian Rhapsody

    May 20, 1944 No. 26-12. MPAA: 9231 Theatrical Series Leon Schlesinger Studios

    Adolf Hitler sends the greatest superman in the Reich (himself) on a solo mission to bomb Moscow. He is beset by gremlins, most of which are caricatures of the Warner Bros. cartoon staff. (…

  12. From Rags To Stitches

    May 25, 1944 Theatrical Halas and Batchelor Cartoon Films.

  13. Disillusioned Bluebird

    May 26, 1944 No. 4408 Theatrical Series Columbia Pictures Corporation

    Featuring Bluebird, Other Birds

  14. The Anvil Chorus Girl

    May 26, 1944 No. MPAA #: 03709 Theatrical Series Famous Studios

    Popeye and Bluto compete for a job at Olive's Blacksmith Shop.

  15. Duck Soup To Nuts

    May 27, 1944 No. (Blue Ribbon): 1227. MPAA: 91… Theatrical Series Leon Schlesinger Studios

    Daffy uses his acting ability to avoid being shot by hunter Porky.

  16. It Makes You Think

    May 29, 1944 Theatrical Elwis Films.

    Featuring Smoker, Farmer

  17. Going Home

    May 1944 (estimated) Theatrical Series Warner Bros.

    Private Snafu's unit suffers the consequences of blabbing military secrets while on leave at home.

  18. A Ticket's Dream

    June 1, 1944 Theatrical Elwis Films.

    Featuring Bus Ticket

  19. The Chow Hound

    June 1, 1944 Theatrical Series Warner Bros.

    Ferdinand the Bull signs on right at the start of the war and is immediately turned into cans of bully beef which, through great difficulties, are delivered to the front. Snafu loads up wit…

  20. Commando Duck

    June 2, 1944 No. 4407. MPAA: 9637 Theatrical Series Walt Disney Studios

    Donald is given a wartime assignment to wipe out a Japanese airfield.

  21. Angel Puss

    June 3, 1944 No. 4-14 Theatrical Series Leon Schlesinger Studios

    Li'l Sambo, a whistling black boy, struts along wearing a huge hat and baggy pants. He sings "Mammy's Little Baby Loves Short'n Bread" on his way to the disagreeable task of having to drown…

  22. The Tree Surgeon

    June 3, 1944 No. 4406 Theatrical MGM

    Tree surgeon Doctor Donkey rushes to treat a sick giant sequoia. Little does he realize that this is no ordinary house call. Trying to revitalize the sequoia with some "Vitamin Tree-B," he…

  23. Blitz On Bugs

    June 8, 1944 Theatrical Halas and Batchelor Cartoon Films.

    Featuring Garden Pests

  24. Tangled Travels

    June 9, 1944 No. 4409 Theatrical Series Screen Gems

    A collection of spot gags spoofing travelogues complete with narration.

  25. Eliza On The Ice

    June 16, 1944 No. 4409 Theatrical Series TerryToon Cartoons

    Eliza and her baby go to the starting line with the infamous Simon Legree and his snowdogs. Uncle Tom then appears as the "race" starter. During the course of the "race," Legree chases Eliz…

  26. Slightly Daffy

    June 17, 1944 No. (Blue Ribbon): 1224. MPAA: 92… Theatrical Series Leon Schlesinger Studios

    Daffy commands a lonely cavalry outpost in the old West. He and General Porky hold the fort.

  27. Fish Fry

    June 19, 1944 No. D-6. MPAA: 09755 Theatrical Series Walter Lantz Productions

    Andy Panda is fascinated by a cute little goldfish in a pet shop window, buys it, and starts to take it home. He's stalked by a mangy, hungry alley cat who tries to eat it. The big tomcat t…

  28. Wolf! Wolf!

    June 22, 1944 No. 4410 Theatrical Series TerryToon Cartoons

    A flock of cute little lambs are playing in a meadow when a gang of shifty wolves decides to grab one for dinner. One of the wolves attempts many different ways to coax a sheep to the wolve…

  29. Springtime For Pluto

    June 23, 1944 No. 2295.. MPAA: 8500 Theatrical Series Walt Disney Studios

    Pluto gets spring fever! But too much fever can be a bad thing as nature begins to intrude on his pastoral romp.

  30. Happy-Go-Nutty

    June 24, 1944 No. 4407 MPAA: # 09132 Theatrical Series MGM

    Screwy Squirrel escapes from a mental institute in a rather extraordinary way. Meathead then chases him through the rest of the picture.

  31. Hare Ribbin'

    June 24, 1944 No. 10-13. MPAA: 9412 Theatrical Series Leon Schlesinger Studios

    A dog hunting rabbits gets more than he bargains for when he chases Bugs. Bugs cross-dresses as a rather seductive mermaid threatening passing men with the greeting, "Hello, big boy." There…

  32. Lucky Lulu

    June 30, 1944 No. 4409 Theatrical Series Famous Studios

    After reading about leprechauns, Lulu decides to find one and rob him of his pot of gold. Meanwhile, Max the midget escapes from prison and hides in the woods, where Lulu finds him. Thinkin…

  33. Censored

    July 1, 1944 Theatrical Series Warner Bros.

    Private Snafu tries to sneak letters past the censor.

  34. Mr. Fore by Fore

    July 7, 1944 No. 4410 Theatrical Series Screen Gems

    About an inept golfer.

  35. The Green Line

    July 7, 1944 No. 4411 Theatrical Series TerryToon Cartoons

    In the town of Nowhere, the main street is divided by a broad green line. The mice live on one side. The cats live on the other, and never cross over the line, until an evil spirit convince…

  36. Bristles And Brushes

    July 13, 1944 Theatrical Elwis Films.

    Featuring Brushes

  37. Brother Brat

    July 15, 1944 No. 6-14. MPAA: 9314 Theatrical Series Leon Schlesinger Studios

    A muscle-bound female defense worker at Blockheed recruits Porky Pig to watch her kid, but Porky is no match for little Butch, even though the pig follows the suggestions of a book, "Child…

  38. Spinach Packin' Popeye

    July 21, 1944 No. 4821 Theatrical Series Famous Studios

    Popeye decides to donate blood at the local blood bank. While resting, Popeye has a nightmare: while going against Bluto in a boxing match, he loses the fight and gets a black eye. Olive is…

  39. Carmen's Veranda

    July 22, 1944 No. 4412 Theatrical TerryToon Cartoons

    In this spoof of opera, a sexy senorita seeks after her love and rescues him from an evil king (Sourpuss). Her knight in shining armor is none other than Gandy Goose (as Tyrone the Hero).

  40. Hare Force

    July 22, 1944 No. 9-13. MPAA: 9495 Theatrical Series Leon Schlesinger Studios

    Bugs is brought in out of a cold, snowy night to warm up by the fireplace. Granny tells her dog Sylvester to be nice to the bunny. Of course, Sylvester gets jealous. As soon as she leaves,…

  41. The Bodyguard

    July 22, 1944 No. MPAA #: 09269 Theatrical Series MGM

    Jerry rescues Spike the dog (in only his second appearance in the series) from the city dogcatcher. The brutish bulldog offers his services as bodyguard for the little mouse, telling him "T…

  42. And To Think I Saw It On Mulberry Street

    July 28, 1944 Theatrical Series Paramount Pictures

    The Puppetoon begins and ends with live-action footage. You see a boy's feet walking home slowly from school. His father confronts him, and asks him what he saw during his walk. The boy tel…

  43. Jasper Goes Hunting

    July 28, 1944 No. MPAA: 3764 Theatrical Series Paramount Pictures

    Jasper is hunting in the jungle with his friend the Scarecrow. They soon spot a rabbit hole, and Jasper points the gun in the opening. What pops out of the hole is Bugs Bunny, saying "Eh, W…

  44. Outpost

    August 1, 1944 Theatrical Series Warner Bros.

    Manning far-flung outposts might seem boring, but it is no less important than the work done by those closer to the action.

  45. Case Of Screaming Bishop

    August 4, 1944 No. 4411 Theatrical Series Screen Gems

    An amusing spoof of Sherlock Holmes mysteries, centering on the disappearance of a dinosaur skeleton.

  46. From Hand To Mouse

    August 5, 1944 No. (Blue Ribbon): 1255. MPAA: 95… Theatrical Series Leon Schlesinger Studios

    A dopey lion catches a fast-talking mouse, who then talks the not-so-bright cat into releasing him on several occasions. The mouse then shouts "Sucker!"

  47. A Peekoolyar Sitcheeyshun

    August 11, 1944 No. 4412 Theatrical Series Columbia Pictures Corporation

    Featuring Lil' Abner, Mammy Yokum

  48. Puppet Love

    August 11, 1944 No. 4411 Theatrical Series Famous Studios

    Bluto makes a life-sized Popeye marionette to mess up the real Popeye's "usual" rendezvous with Olive. Bluto manipulates the "Popeye Puppet" to abuse Olive, thus making her hate Popeye and…

  49. It's Nifty To Be Thrifty

    August 18, 1944 No. 4412 Theatrical Series Famous Studios

    In an attempt to prevent his daughter from spending her money needlessly on sweets, Mr. Moppet tells Lulu the story of The Grasshopper and The Ant. Seeing how the grasshopper wasted his mon…

  50. The Cat Came Back

    August 18, 1944 No. 4413 Theatrical TerryToon Cartoons

    Featuring Cat, Girl Kitten, Farmer Al Falfa, Dog