The Framed Cat (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1950, The Framed Cat is a comedy and animation film directed by Joseph Barbera, running about 7 minutes.
What it’s about. Tom filches a drumstick from a fresh-baked chicken. When Mammy is about to discover him, he hands it off to Jerry; this lets him be a hero to Mammy and still get his chicken. Jerry is miffed, and sees his chance to retaliate: Spike is very possessive of his bone. Jerry keeps stealing the bone and planting it on Tom. Finally, Jerry bores a hole in the bone, inserts a bolt, and gets Tom to swallow a magnet. The bone keeps coming back to Tom, even through a fence. Finally, as Tom runs off followed by Spike, Jerry, who's been hiding in a tin can, is also dragged along.
Who’s in it. The Framed Cat stars Lillian Randolph as Mammy Two-Shoes and Daws Butler as Spike / Tom.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Framed Cat has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Framed Cat page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Framed Cat tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Framed Cat (1950)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Framed Cat change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Framed Cat worth watching?
- The Framed Cat holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Framed Cat?
- The Framed Cat stars Lillian Randolph and Daws Butler.
- When was The Framed Cat released?
- The Framed Cat was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 7 minutes.