Cartoons released in 1952

178 cartoons ← 1951 1953 →

  1. Rabbit Seasoning

    September 20, 1952 No. 1218. MPAA: 14984 Theatrical Series Warner Bros. Cartoons, Inc.

    Daffy tries to match wits with Bugs as they debate whether it's rabbit season or duck season (Daffy uses his own version of Burma-Shave signs at the outset). Elmer is totally witless in the…

  2. Pete Hothead

    September 25, 1952 No. 5207 Theatrical Series UPA Productions

    Mr. Hothead gets a parrot (Marmaduke) in the mail, but he takes him back to the store only to create a mess as he gets loose.

  3. Caballero Droopy

    September 27, 1952 No. MPAA: # 15135 Theatrical Series MGM

    Droopy is on his way to woo his lovely señorita when he is waylayed by Slick the Wolf intent on winning the fair lass. But Slick wasn't counting on Droopy's uncanny ability to be in the rig…

  4. Animated Genesis

    September 1952 (estimated) Theatrical Foldes

    The creation of stars, atoms and complex molecules leads to a devastating depiction of human and natural destructive forces.

  5. The Mysterious Cowboy

    September 1952 (estimated) No. 5218 Theatrical TerryToon Cartoons

    This blonde, masked cowboy waves a fan, says "Hi-de-ho!" and looks like the Oscar-nominated cowboy from "Brokeback Mountain."

  6. Mice-Capades

    October 3, 1952 No. 5222 Theatrical Series Famous Studios

    The mice are starving when Herman returns from his travels. Herman fixes Katnip up with some dynamite tied to his sausage. When a stunned Herman awakens, he thinks that he's died and entere…

  7. Shuteye Popeye

    October 3, 1952 No. 5221 Theatrical Series Famous Studios

    When a mouse disturbs Popeye's slumber, even his spinach can't help him get a good night's sleep. The very tired (and very determined) mouse eats spinach and attacks a very loudly snoring P…

  8. The EGGcited Rooster

    October 4, 1952 No. 1219. MPAA: 15243 Theatrical Series Warner Bros. Cartoons, Inc.

    Foghorn has to sit on his egg, making him the perfect target for a hungry Henery.

  9. The Four Poster

    October 8, 1952 Theatrical The Stanley Kramer Company

    This film tells the life story of two people from the time they get married till the end of their lives. All is seen from their bedroom, where their bed is a "four poster bed," thus the nam…

  10. Trick Or Treat

    October 10, 1952 No. 5214 Theatrical Series Walt Disney Studios

    Donald would rather play a trick on Huey, Dewey and Louie than give them a treat on Halloween. Witch Hazel overhears the problem and casts a spell on Donald. The boys get their treat after…

  11. Cruise Cat

    October 18, 1952 No. 252; MPAA: # 15420 Theatrical Series MGM

    Tom is the official cat on the cruise ship S.S. Aloha, but he'll be kicked off if the captain finds even one mouse. That one, of course, is Jerry, who sneaks on board just before sailing, a…

  12. Tree For Two

    October 18, 1952 No. 1220. MPAA: 14973 Theatrical Series Warner Bros. Cartoons, Inc.

    A newspaper headline reads "Black Panther Escapes Zoo." Sylvester hides in the same junkyard as the escaped panther, and Spike's attempts to catch Sylvester match him against the panther in…

  13. The Great Who-Dood-It

    October 20, 1952 No. U-12 Theatrical Series Walter Lantz Productions

    Woody Woodpecker lands in a sideshow at a small-town circus, where his heckling proves too much for magician Buzz Buzzard to handle. Woody's pursued by Buzz throughout the fair.

  14. Hotsy Footsy

    October 23, 1952 No. 5208 Theatrical Series UPA Productions

    Mr. Magoo goes to the 67th Rutgers Alumni "Old Grad" ball, but he ends going out the back door and into a wrestling arena.

  15. True Boo

    October 24, 1952 No. 5223 Theatrical Series Famous Studios

    Casper the Friendly Ghost goes out on Christmas Eve and makes friends with Billy.

  16. Good Mousekeeping

    October 1952 (estimated) No. 5220 Theatrical Series TerryToon Cartoons

    Lots of chasing and splattering goes on as Little Roquefort tries to redecorate his mouse house. When he sees paint and supplies in the house, he sneaks by Percy the Cat, who ends up waking…

  17. Nice Doggy

    October 1952 (estimated) No. 5221 Theatrical Series TerryToon Cartoons

    A mischievous bear duo- the original the Terrytoons mascots- and their exploits.

  18. Two Weeks Vacation

    October 31, 1952 No. MPAA #: 13558 Theatrical Series Walt Disney Studios

    Goofy takes a well-deserved vacation from work, and comes back more exhausted than when he left!

  19. The Super Snooper

    November 1, 1952 No. 1216. MPAA: 14979 Theatrical Series Warner Bros. Cartoons, Inc.

    A private eye movie parody with Daffy as Detective Duck Drake, working undercover in a madcap mansion.

  20. The Little Wise Quacker

    November 8, 1952 No. MPAA: # 15266 Theatrical Series MGM

    Hunter Barney tries to procure a duck for dinner, but all that this duck wants to do is sleep. Barney sees a big sign saying "Always read your rule book before shooting." There are millions…

  21. Forest Fantasy

    November 14, 1952 No. 4805 Theatrical Series Famous Studios

    Singalong with spot gags about forest animals. Mr. Sun goes down, Mr. Owl perches in his tree with his songbook. He leads and has all the forest creatures singing and playing music. After a…

  22. Rabbit's Kin

    November 15, 1952 No. 1238. MPAA: 15474 Theatrical Series Warner Bros. Cartoons, Inc.

    Bugs saves Buster Rabbit from Pete. Then he gives him lessons on how to handle Pete by heckling.

  23. Zlatibor - Moda - Lovac

    November 17, 1952 Theatrical Unknown Studio

  24. Pluto's Christmas Tree

    November 21, 1952 No. 2436 Theatrical Series Walt Disney Studios

    The fir tree that Mickey and Pluto chop down to bring home for Christmas is the home of Chip 'n' Dale. After the tree has been trimmed, the chipmunks delightfully explore their newly decora…

  25. Madeline

    November 27, 1952 No. 5209 Theatrical Series UPA Productions

    Ludwig Bemelmans' classic children's book comes to life in this tale of a mischievous orphan girl and the wise nun who looks after her and her classmates. Narrator Gladys Holland reads the…

  26. Terrier-Stricken

    November 29, 1952 No. 1215. MPAA: 14983 Theatrical Series Warner Bros. Cartoons, Inc.

    Claude takes on a frisky puppy named... (wait for it...) Frisky! No longer the dupe of Hubie and Bertie, Claude has feline cunning and deviousness on his side. The puppy-pup has only canine…

  27. The Dog House

    November 29, 1952 No. 250; MPAA: 15371 Theatrical Series MGM

    Spike is building his dream house when Tom crashes into it mid-chase. Of course, Jerry then takes every opportunity to route the chases through the construction project.

  28. Happy Holland

    November 1952 (estimated) No. 5222 Theatrical Series TerryToon Cartoons

    Mighty Mouse attempts to rescue a Dutch maiden (Pearl Pureheart) from the clutches of a wicked villain (Oil Can Harry). He also saves the girl and her town from a leaking dike. Lots of sing…

  29. Moose On The Loose

    November 1952 (estimated) No. 5223 Theatrical Series TerryToon Cartoons

    While camping, Heckle & Jeckle try to hunt for a moose. But their prey actually captures the hapless pair... to the delight of the other forest animals.

  30. Termites From Mars

    December 8, 1952 No. U-13. MPAA: 15897 Theatrical Series Walter Lantz Productions

    An astronomer, searching the heavens with his telescope, suddenly sees emerging from the planet Mars a squadron of spaceships that are heading directly toward the Earth. He spreads the news…

  31. Big Bad Sindbad

    December 12, 1952 No. MPAA #: 05306 Theatrical Series Famous Studios

    Popeye and (three of!) his nephews tour the Nautical Museum and come across a statue (which is, in reality, of Bluto) with the inscription, "Sindbad the Sailor- Greatest Sailor In The World…

  32. How To Be A Detective

    December 12, 1952 No. MPAA #: 15848 Theatrical Series Walt Disney Studios

    Goofy takes on the role of "Johnny Eyeball, Private Eye" as he takes on the case of the missing "Al."

  33. Fool Coverage

    December 13, 1952 No. 1222. MPAA: 15242 Theatrical Series Warner Bros. Cartoons, Inc.

    Daffy shows up at Porky's house as a pushy insurance salesman. Porky eventually bites, er, buys, and then Daffy's luck turns. The results are explosive.

  34. The Case Of The Cockeyed Canary

    December 19, 1952 Theatrical Series Famous Studios

    After reading a book of "Detective Stories," Little Audrey has a nightmare in which she is the private eye when Cock Robin is shot by an arrow in the forest community. The major suspect is…

  35. Busybody Bear

    December 20, 1952 No. MPAA: # 15509 Theatrical Series MGM

    Barney attempts to help a beaver dam a nearby river, but the beaver doesn't want his help.

  36. Hare Lift

    December 20, 1952 No. 1214 Theatrical Series Warner Bros. Cartoons, Inc.

    Bugs looks around a large plane parked over his hole. Yosemite Sam decides to use the same plane for his bank-robbing getaway, and forces Bugs to fly it.

  37. Captains Outrageous

    December 25, 1952 No. 5210 Theatrical Series UPA Productions

    Waldo and Uncle Magoo set sail for a day of fishing. The two haul a fishing boat to the bay, only to have Waldo fall out and a crazy walrus fall in wearing Waldo's hat. When Quincy mistakes…

  38. Feast And Furious

    December 26, 1952 No. 5227 Theatrical Series Famous Studios

    Katnip is determined to make a meal out of Finny the Goldfish, but Finny's just too smart for him. Finny is taking a bath (in 14-karat gold polish) when spied by mean old Katnip through the…

  39. A Phantasy

    1952 (estimated) Theatrical National Film Board of Canada

    In a dream-like landscape drawn in pastel, inanimate objects come to life to disport themselves in grave dances and playful ritual.

  40. Alen'ij Cvetochek

    1952 (estimated) Theatrical Soyuzmultfilm

    A merchant had three daughters. Setting out for an overseas travel, he promised to bring them presents, whatever they wished. The two elder sisters asked for fabrics and other beautiful tri…

  41. Contratiempo de Alturas

    1952 (estimated) Manuel García Ferré

    Featuring Pi Pío

  42. Crvenkapica

    1952 (estimated) Theatrical Duga Film, Zora Film

  43. Dear Uncle

    1952 (estimated) Theatrical John Sutherland Productions

  44. Doomsday For Pests

    1952 (estimated) Theatrical Sherwin-Williams Research Laboratories

    This infomercial promotes paint laced with DDT to keep bugs at bay. It sings the praises of household DDT ("completely harmless to humans!") between animated sequences of an insect holocaus…

  45. Farming: Man on the Land

    1952 (estimated) UPA Productions, American Petroleum Institute

  46. Flop Secret

    December 1952 (estimated) No. 5225 Theatrical Series TerryToon Cartoons

    Roquefort reads Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde-type horror comics, despite Percy's warning, and has nightmares.

  47. Freedom And Power

    1952 (estimated) Theatrical Raphael G. Wolff Studios

    General Electric cartoon promoting electricity and the freedom of business to operate without governmental intervention. In following the applications of electricity from Benjamin Franklin'…

  48. Gool

    1952 (estimated) Theatrical Duga Film

  49. Kashtanka

    1952 (estimated) Theatrical Soyuzmultfilm

    Featuring Kashtanka, Clown-Trainer

  50. Kujira

    December 1952 (estimated) Theatrical Sanko Eiga-sha