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Kiddin' the Kitten (1952)

NR · 1952-04-05 · 7m · EN
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A lazy and fat cat, named Dodsworth is ordered by his mistress to catch mice that have invaded her home and terrorizing her. Dodsworth doesn't want to condescend to personal physical effort to catch the mice; so, he dons a professor's hat and dupes a kitten into doing the job for him, on the pretext that he's a teacher who is giving the kitten a valuable learning experience.

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Robert McKimsonDirector

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Bea BenaderetBea BenaderetDodsworth's Mistress (voice) (uncredited)Mel BlancMel BlancDodsworth Meowing / Kitten / Mice (voice) (uncredited)Sheldon LeonardSheldon LeonardDodsworth (voice) (uncredited)

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ShortCartoonMagnetShort filmDodsworth the cat

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Genre affinityAnimationTheme affinityShort · Cartoon · MagnetVisual styleAnimationPacingShortDirector preference291717Actor preference108907 · 82621 · 254061

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Frequently asked questions about Kiddin' the Kitten

What is Kiddin' the Kitten about?

A lazy and fat cat, named Dodsworth is ordered by his mistress to catch mice that have invaded her home and terrorizing her. Dodsworth doesn't want to condescend to personal physical effort to catch the mice; so, he dons a professor's hat and dupes a kitten into doing the job for him, on the pretext that he's a teacher who is giving the kitten a valuable learning experience.

How long is Kiddin' the Kitten?

Kiddin' the Kitten has a runtime of 7 minutes.