Cartoons released in 1944

223 cartoons ← 1943 1945 →

  1. Birdy And The Beast

    August 19, 1944 No. 5-13. MPAA: 9295 Theatrical Series Leon Schlesinger Studios

    Tweety is in his little nest when a bad ol' puddy tat- not yet Sylvester- looks in. Tweety says his catchphrase, then flies off, and the cat follows him. Not being able to fly, the puddy ta…

  2. Bones Bones Bones

    August 24, 1944 Theatrical Elwis Films.

  3. Mutt 'n Bones

    August 25, 1944 No. 4413 Theatrical Series Screen Gems

    A little dog tries to steal some bones from a pile of wartime scrap bones (intended for a victory drive) that's being guarded by a big, mean bulldog. "Don't be a hoard hound!", a sign at th…

  4. Buckaroo Bugs

    August 26, 1944 No. 7-14 Theatrical Series Leon Schlesinger Studios

    Red Hot Ryder, the West's stupidest cowboy, tries to save the town from the Masked Marauder's carrot thieving.

  5. Mighty Mouse And The Two Barbers

    September 1, 1944 No. 4414 Theatrical Series TerryToon Cartoons

    All is peaceful and quiet in the town of Terrytown. There's a butcher, a baker and a candlestick maker. The town also happily supports two barber shops, a big one for men and a little one u…

  6. Pay Day

    September 1, 1944 Theatrical Series Warner Bros.

    It's payday, and rather than save money for his future- as the U.S. Army would like him to do- he gives into various tempting vices like gambling and prostitution. We see images of his futu…

  7. Pitchin' Woo At The Zoo

    September 1, 1944 No. MPAA #: 03774 Theatrical Series Famous Studios

    Popeye takes Olive for a visit to the zoo. They get shown around by animal feeder Bluto, who wants Olive for himself. Bluto throws Popeye into the mouth of a Golden-Tooth Tiger. Crazy hijin…

  8. The Plastics Inventor

    September 1, 1944 No. 2307 Theatrical Series Walt Disney Studios

    In much the same spirit as 1941's Chef Donald, Don decides to build an airplane with instructions from a radio show. Unfortunately, his airplane has less longevity than his waffles did.

  9. Three Brothers

    September 1, 1944 Theatrical Series Warner Bros.

    Snafu goes stir crazy as he carries out his less-than-glamorous job of sorting combat boots.

  10. Goldilocks And The Jivin' Bears

    September 2, 1944 No. (Blue Ribbon): 1253 Theatrical Series Warner Bros. Cartoons, Inc.

    This is the story of Goldilocks and the three black bears, who are jazz musicians, mixed with Little Red Riding Hood and the Big Bad Wolf. Three black bears- the king-size bear, the middle-…

  11. I'm Just Curious

    September 8, 1944 No. MPAA: # 3811 Theatrical Series Famous Studios

    For misbehaving, Little Lulu gets a spanking from Daddy with the book "Art of Self Defense" in her pants. In the shower, after being sent to her room, Lulu starts to sing "I'm Just Curious.…

  12. Mr. Moocher

    September 8, 1944 No. 4414 Theatrical Series Columbia Pictures Corporation

    The Crow starts "borrowing" all of the Fox's possessions.

  13. Bear Raid Warden

    September 9, 1944 No. MPAA: # 09311 Theatrical Series MGM

    Barney is the local air raid warden and is awakened by an owl who sounds like the warning signal. Now on patrol, he has trouble with a firefly who won't turn off his light!

  14. That's My Baby

    September 14, 1944 Theatrical Republic Pictures Corporation

    An unusual group of talent comes together for this comedy-drama with musical numbers. Action star Richard Arlen and gal pal Ellen Drew try to cheer up Drew's father, who is suffering from d…

  15. How To Play Football

    September 15, 1944 No. 2305. MPAA #: 9811 Theatrical Series Walt Disney Studios

    The Goofys of Taxidermy Tech take on the Goofys of Anthropology A and M.

  16. Plane Daffy

    September 16, 1944 No. 8-14. MPAA: 9386 Theatrical Series Warner Bros. Cartoons, Inc.

    One after another of a company of carrier pigeons falls prey to the seductive wiles of "Queen of the Spies" Hatta Mari. The alarm is raised at pigeon headquarters when Pigeon 13 goes AWOL..…

  17. Abou Ben Boogie

    September 18, 1944 No. D-7. MPAA: 09876 Theatrical Series Walter Lantz Productions

    The "Adobe Club" ("Here's Mud In Your Eye," the sign reads) meets somewhere in the sandy Sahara. Classic 1940s animation full of eroticism, mysticism... and camels. When Ben the Turk goes b…

  18. Gandy Goose In The Ghost Town

    September 22, 1944 No. 4415 Theatrical Series TerryToon Cartoons

    While traveling in the Western deserts of the U.S., Gandy and Sourpuss get trapped inside a ghost town. They encounter many manifestations and funny sight gags, such as a skeleton playing p…

  19. Moving Aweigh

    September 22, 1944 No. 4415 Theatrical Series Famous Studios

    Popeye and Shorty are on shore leave when Popeye gets notice that Olive Oyl wants help moving furniture from her downtown high-rise. Popeye accepts Shorty's help in this task. Big mistake!…

  20. First Aiders

    September 23, 1944 No. 2306. MPAA: 9812 Theatrical Series Walt Disney Studios

    Minnie practices first aid on Pluto... to Figaro's delight and amusement.

  21. Lulu's Indoor Outing

    September 29, 1944 No. 4416 Theatrical Series Famous Studios

    Lulu is unable to have a picnic because of the bad weather. Despite the warnings from Mamsie, the little girl heads for an old house outside of town, one that is rumored to be haunted. But…

  22. Lost And Foundling

    September 30, 1944 No. (Blue Ribbon): 1187. MPAA: 90… Theatrical Series Warner Bros. Cartoons, Inc.

    Sniffles, a young, friendly mouse, finds himself with a hawk egg in his house. He raises the hawk hatchling until they both figure out that the youngster is a hawk. Sniffles discovers that…

  23. Target Snafu

    October 1, 1944 Theatrical Series Warner Bros.

    This at once imaginative and deadly serious cartoon- told by mosquitoes- depicts the manner in which pilots-to-be are rigorously trained to earn their wings and go into battle. Potential mo…

  24. Jasper's Paradise

    October 13, 1944 Theatrical Series Paramount Pictures

    Featuring Jasper, Blackbird, Professor Scarecrow

  25. Porkuliar Piggy

    October 13, 1944 No. 4415 Theatrical Series Columbia Pictures Corporation

    Mammy has given Abner, Pappy and Salomey the pig their annual bath. Salomey goes out to play, but ignores Mammy's warning to stay within the fence and is abducted by a passing butcher. Abne…

  26. Sultan's Birthday

    October 13, 1944 No. 4416 Theatrical Series TerryToon Cartoons

    Crowds are excited, bands are playing, and gifts are pouring in. A Mideast sultan's favorite harem girl is performing. The Sultan has a birthday surprise in the form of a vicious gun and bo…

  27. Booby Hatched

    October 14, 1944 No. (Blue Ribbon): 1185. MPAA: 94… Theatrical Series Warner Bros. Cartoons, Inc.

    In the dead of winter, a frantic mother duck has to track down her missing egg, Robespierre. The unhatched chick, an egg up on two legs, wanders about the snow-covered countrieside in searc…

  28. The Beach Nut

    October 16, 1944 No. D-8. MPAA: 9971 Theatrical Series Walter Lantz Productions

    A trip to the balmy seashore reveals thousands of people relaxing in the sun. All, that is, but big, fat Wally Walrus, who's choking the daylights out of Woody Woodpecker. Wally explains, i…

  29. One Pair Of Nostrils

    October 19, 1944 Theatrical Giles & Laurence.

  30. Big Heel-Watha

    October 21, 1944 No. 4410. MPAA: 09225 Theatrical Series MGM

    An Indian tribe needs meat. The chief promises the hand of his daughter, Minnie Hot-Cha, to the first man to bring back an animal of some kind. To prove prove himself worthy, Big Heel-Watha…

  31. A Wolf's Tale

    October 27, 1944 No. 4417 Theatrical TerryToon Cartoons

  32. Be Patient, Patient

    October 27, 1944 No. 4416 Theatrical Series Columbia Pictures Corporation

    The Crow dresses as a doctor to fool millionaire Fox into thinking that he's sick.

  33. Puttin' On The Dog

    October 28, 1944 No. MPAA #: 09368 Theatrical Series MGM

    Jerry takes refuge in the local dog pound. However, Tom, never to be outdone, disguises himself as a dog and goes in search of him.

  34. The Old Grey Hare

    October 28, 1944 No. 11-13. 40860 Theatrical Series Warner Bros. Cartoons, Inc.

    Elmer Fudd is sitting by a tree crying because he can't catch that wabbit, Bugs Bunny. The voice of God tells Elmer to "try, try again." But how long will it take? The voice tells Elmer to…

  35. Mrs. Sew And Sew

    November 6, 1944 No. 2 Theatrical Halas and Batchelor Cartoon Films.

  36. Ski For Two

    November 13, 1944 No. D-9. MPAA: 10030 Theatrical Series Walter Lantz Productions

    Looking over some vacation folders, Woody Woodpecker comes across one that offers good food. It's Wally Walrus' exclusive Swiss Chard Lodge ("40 miles as the crow flies, but who wants to fl…

  37. As The Fly Flies

    November 17, 1944 No. 4417 Theatrical Series Screen Gems

  38. Lulu At The Zoo

    November 17, 1944 No. MPAA: # 3875 Theatrical Series Famous Studios

    Little Lulu goes on a tour of the zoo, but she gets into trouble by feeding the animals, which is against the rules!

  39. Mighty Mouse At The Circus

    November 17, 1944 No. 4418 Theatrical Series TerryToon Cartoons

    Some happy mice are listening to an old radio program that features their hero, Mighty Mouse! Cute circus highwire walker Fifi falls into the lions' cage (along with her hippo partner... bu…

  40. Mouse Trouble

    November 23, 1944 No. MPAA: # 09557 Theatrical Series MGM

    Tom gets a book on catching a mouse ("How to Trap a Mouse," published by Random Mouse) in the mail. In his vain attempts to rid the house of Jerry, he then tries every trick in the book, ch…

  41. The Stupid Cupid

    November 25, 1944 No. (Blue Ribbon): 1232. MPAA: 97… Theatrical Series Warner Bros. Cartoons, Inc.

    Elmer Fudd as Cupid can't seem to get it right, so he tortures Daffy Duck in return.

  42. 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…

  43. A Few Quick Facts: Inflation

    November 1944 (estimated) Theatrical Series United Productions of America (UPA)

    Featuring Private Snafu

  44. Kickapoo Juice

    December 1, 1944 No. MPAA: 10240 Theatrical Series Columbia Pictures Corporation

    Li'l Abner shows Daisy Mae his latest sculpture featuring the "happy bachelors", Hairless Joe and Lonesome Polecat, who are in their cave making and drinking the moonshine "Kickapoo Juice".…

  45. Two-Gun Rusty

    December 1, 1944 Theatrical Series Paramount Pictures

    Featuring Rusty

  46. Christmas Wishes

    December 7, 1944 Theatrical Halas and Batchelor Cartoon Films.

  47. Donald's Off Day

    December 8, 1944 No. 2312 Theatrical Series Walt Disney Studios

    Donald's golf game is ruined by a sudden thunderstorm. While passing the time with a medical book, he quickly becomes hypochondriac (with a little help from his nephews.)

  48. Gandy's Dream Girl

    December 8, 1944 No. 4419 Theatrical Series TerryToon Cartoons

    Gandy (who sleeps with Sourpuss for some unknown reason) dreams about Sourpuss's girlfriend, so Sourpuss keeps waking him up and beating the heck out of him. Later, Sourpuss figures out how…

  49. She-Sick Sailors

    December 8, 1944 No. 4419 Theatrical Series Famous Studios

    Olive is a big fan of Superman comic books. Seeing this, Bluto disguises himself as Superman so that he can impress Olive and get rid of Popeye. Then Popeye gets into the act, too. Bluto (a…

  50. The Egg-Yegg

    December 8, 1944 No. 4419 Theatrical Series Columbia Pictures Corporation

    The Crow attempts to stop two "refugee" eggs from winding up as an exhibit by keeping them away from Explorer Fox.