List of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer cartoon studio films

The following list is a filmography of all animated short subjects distributed by the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) motion picture studio through Loew's Incorporated between 1934 and 1958 and between 1961 and 1967.[1]

Between 1937 and 1957, MGM ran an in-house cartoon studio which produced shorts featuring the characters Barney Bear, Little Dee-Dee, Droopy, Red Hot Riding Hood & The Wolf, Screwy Squirrel, George and Junior, Spike, Spike and Tyke, and their best-known work, Tom and Jerry. Outside producers included Ub Iwerks (1930–34), Hugh Harman and Rudolf Ising (1934–38), William L. Snyder (1961–62), and Chuck Jones (1963–67, via MGM Animation/Visual Arts).


Harman-Ising Studio films (1934–1938)

Release Date Series Title Director Notes
September 1, 1934Happy HarmoniesThe Discontented CanaryRudolf IsingFirst cartoon produced by Harman-Ising Pictures for MGM.
Initially released as a "Metro Color Cartoon", later prints billing it as part of the Happy Harmonies series.
Filmed in Technicolor.
September 29, 1934Happy HarmoniesThe Old PioneerRudolf IsingFirst cartoon to label the name Happy Harmony on the title.
Banned from television because of racial stereotypes towards Indians.
Filmed in Technicolor.
October 27, 1934Happy HarmoniesTales of the Vienna WoodsHugh HarmanFilmed in Technicolor.
November 24, 1934Happy HarmoniesBosko's Parlor PranksHugh HarmanBosko's first appearance in an MGM cartoon.
Filmed in Technicolor.
December 22, 1934Happy HarmoniesToyland BroadcastRudolf IsingBanned from television due to black stereotypes. Was previously shown heavily edited before the ban and survives uncut on home video.
Filmed in Technicolor.
First MGM cartoon animated by Carl Urbano.
January 9, 1935Happy HarmoniesHey-Hey FeverHugh HarmanLast appearance of the original Bosko.
February 16, 1935Happy HarmoniesWhen the Cat's AwayRudolf IsingFirst appearance of Little Cheeser, though the character was named only in publicity.
March 9, 1935Happy HarmoniesThe Lost ChickHugh Harman
March 30, 1935Happy HarmoniesThe Calico Dragon ()Rudolf IsingFirst MGM cartoon to be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Animated Short.
April 13, 1935Happy HarmoniesGood Little MonkeysHugh HarmanFirst of Harman's three "Good Little Monkeys" shorts.
April 27, 1935Happy HarmoniesThe Chinese NightingaleRudolf IsingBanned from television because of racial stereotypes towards Asians.
May 11, 1935Happy HarmoniesPoor Little MeHugh Harman
May 25, 1935Happy HarmoniesBarnyard BabiesRudolf IsingLast MGM cartoon in 2-strip Technicolor.
September 21, 1935Happy HarmoniesThe Old PlantationDave FleischerFirst cartoon in 3-strip Technicolor not released by Disney.
October 19, 1935Happy HarmoniesHoneylandRudolf Ising
November 16, 1935Happy HarmoniesAlias St. NickRudolf IsingA Little Cheeser cartoon, though the character is still unnamed on-screen.
December 14, 1935Happy HarmoniesRun, Sheep, Run!Hugh HarmanFirst appearance of the revamped Bosko.
January 11, 1936Happy HarmoniesBottlesHugh Harman
February 8, 1936Happy HarmoniesThe Early Bird and the WormRudolf IsingFirst appearance of the "Lazy Crows".
March 7, 1936Happy HarmoniesThe Old Mill Pond ()Hugh HarmanFirst appearance of the "Jazz Frogs".
April 4, 1936Happy HarmoniesTwo Little PupsRudolf IsingFirst appearance of the "Two Little Pups"
Final appearance of the "Lazy Crows".
May 2, 1936Happy HarmoniesThe Old HouseHugh HarmanFeaturing Bosko.
May 30, 1936Happy HarmoniesThe Pups' PicnicRudolf IsingFeaturing the "Two Little Pups".
June 4, 1936Happy HarmoniesTo SpringWilliam HannaWilliam Hanna's directorial debut.
July 11, 1936Happy HarmoniesLittle CheeserRudolf IsingThird appearance of Little Cheeser, and the first cartoon to name him on-screen.
December 12, 1936Happy HarmoniesThe Pups' ChristmasRudolf IsingFeaturing the "Two Little Pups".
January 16, 1937Happy HarmoniesCircus DazeHugh HarmanFeaturing Bosko
Last cartoon billed as a Happy Harmony. However, the remaining Harman-Ising shorts of this period are considered as part of the series.
February 13, 1937Happy HarmoniesSwing WeddingHugh HarmanFeaturing the "Jazz Frogs".
March 20, 1937Happy HarmoniesBosko's Easter EggsHugh HarmanBosko's final solo cartoon.
May 1, 1937Happy HarmoniesLittle Ol' Bosko and the PiratesHugh HarmanFirst of three cartoons pairing Bosko with the "Jazz Frogs".
May 29, 1937Happy HarmoniesThe Hound and the RabbitRudolf Ising
July 10, 1937Happy HarmoniesThe Wayward PupsRudolf IsingFinal appearance of the "Little Pups".
August 28, 1937Happy HarmoniesLittle Ol' Bosko and the CannibalsHugh HarmanSecond of three "Little Ol' Bosko and the Frogs" cartoons.
December 15, 1937Happy HarmoniesLittle Buck CheeserRudolf IsingThird and final appearance of "Little Cheeser".
January 1, 1938Happy HarmoniesLittle Ol' Bosko in BagdadHugh HarmanFinal appearances of Bosko and the "Jazz Frogs".
Last cartoon produced by Harman-Ising Pictures for MGM.
Filmed in Technicolor.
February 5, 1938Happy HarmoniesPipe DreamsHugh HarmanFeaturing the "Good Monkeys"
Produced by Harman-Ising for Disney, but ultimately released by MGM.
Filmed in Technicolor.
March 12, 1938Happy HarmoniesThe Little BantamweightRudolf IsingProduced by Harman-Ising for Disney, but ultimately released by MGM.
Filmed in Technicolor.
First MGM cartoon animated by Michael Lah

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Cartoon Studio films (1938–1958)

Release Date Series Title Director Production Number[2] Notes
February 19, 1938The Captain and the KidsCleaning HouseRobert Allen2First The Captain and the Kids cartoon.
First cartoon to be produced in-house by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer with Fred Quimby as producer.
April 2, 1938The Captain and the KidsBlue MondayWilliam Hanna3
April 16, 1938The Captain and the KidsPoultry PiratesFriz Freleng5
April 30, 1938The Captain and the KidsThe Captain's PupRobert Allen4
June 25, 1938The Captain and the KidsA Day at the BeachFriz Freleng10
July 16, 1938The Captain and the KidsWhat a LionWilliam Hanna12
August 6, 1938The Captain and the KidsThe Pygmy HuntFriz Freleng7
September 3, 1938The Captain and the KidsOld SmokeyWilliam Hanna (uncredited)6Extra in the DVD of A Day at the Races
September 17, 1938The Captain and the KidsBuried TreasureRobert Allen11
October 1, 1938The Captain and the KidsThe Winning Ticket13
October 15, 1938The Captain and the KidsHonduras HurricaneWilliam Hanna14
December 17, 1938The Captain and the KidsThe Captain's ChristmasFriz Freleng9
January 14, 1939The Captain and the KidsPetunia Natural ParkFriz Freleng15Filmed in Technicolor.
January 28, 1939The Captain and the KidsSeal SkinnersFriz Freleng16Final The Captain and the Kids cartoon produced.
February 11, 1939The Captain and the KidsMama's New HatFriz Freleng8Last released The Captain and the Kids cartoon. Final black-and-white of MGM. Extra on the DVD of A Day at the Races
February 25, 1939Count ScrewlooseJitterbug FolliesMilt Gross18First of two Milt Gross Count Screwloose cartoons. Extra on the DVD of At the Circus
March 18, 1939Count ScrewlooseWanted: No MasterMilt Gross22Second and last of two Milt Gross "Count Screwloose" cartoons.
April 15, 1939N/AThe Little GoldfishRudolf Ising29Co-Produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios with Rudolf Ising for the only time.
May 13, 1939N/AArt GalleryHugh Harman26Third and last "Good Monkeys" cartoon.
First MGM outsourced short, and the very first outside studio short.
June 10, 1939Barney BearThe Bear That Couldn't SleepRudolf Ising31First appearance of Barney Bear.
July 15, 1939Three BearsGoldilocks and the Three Bears Hugh Harman30First appearance of The Bear Family.
August 26, 1939N/AThe BookwormHugh Harman [3]28First appearance of "The Bookworm and the Raven". Released as "A Hugh Harman Production". Extra on the DVD of Another Thin Man
September 30, 1939N/AOne Mother's FamilyRudolf Ising34
October 28, 1939N/AThe Blue Danube Hugh Harman37
December 9, 1939N/APeace on Earth () Hugh Harman40Extra in the DVD of A Christmas Carol (1938 film)
January 20, 1940Barney BearThe Fishing Bear Rudolf Ising41Extra in the DVD of Pride and Prejudice (1940 film)
February 10, 1940Tom and JerryPuss Gets the Boot ()William Hanna & Joseph Barbera (uncredited)42First appearances of Tom and Jerry and Mammy Two-Shoes.
Directional debut for Joseph Barbera.
Released as a "Rudolf Ising Production". Extra in the DVD of The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
March 23, 1940N/AHome on the RangeRudolf Ising44Extra on the DVD of Boom Town
April 20, 1940Three BearsA Rainy DayHugh Harman45
May 18, 1940N/ASwing SocialWilliam Hanna & Joseph Barbera (uncredited)43Produced by Rudolf Ising.
June 8, 1940N/ATom Turkey and His Harmonica HumdingersHugh Harman46Extra in the DVD of I Love You Again
June 22, 1940N/AThe Milky Way() Rudolf Ising39First Academy Award for Best Animated Short for a cartoon not released by Disney. Extra in the DVD of Go West
July 20, 1940N/AThe Bookworm TurnsHugh Harman[2]49Last appearance of "The Bookworm and the Raven".
Released as "A Hugh Harman Production"
August 10, 1940N/ARomeo in RhythmRudolf Ising47Extra in the DVD of Strike Up the Band
September 7, 1940Three BearsPapa Gets the BirdHugh Harman50Last Bear Family cartoon.
October 12, 1940Homer FleaThe Homeless FleaRudolf Ising54Extra in the DVD of The Philadelphia Story
October 26, 1940N/AGallopin' Gals William Hanna and Joseph Barbera51Extra in the DVD of A Day at the Races
November 23, 1940N/AThe Lonesome Stranger Hugh Harman53Character design by Gus Arriola (uncredited). Extra in the DVD of Strange Cargo
December 21, 1940N/AMrs. LadybugRudolf Ising56
February 22, 1941N/AAbdul the Bulbul AmeerHugh Harman52Character design by Gus Arriola (uncredited).
March 8, 1941Barney BearThe Prospecting BearRudolf Ising66With Benny Burro.
April 5, 1941N/AThe Little MoleHugh Harman58
April 26, 1941N/AThe Goose Goes SouthWilliam Hanna and Joseph Barbera55Extra in the DVD of Shadow of the Thin Man
May 17, 1941Barney BearThe Rookie Bear ()Rudolf Ising68Extra in the DVD of Lady Be Good (1941 film)
June 7, 1941N/ADance of the WeedRudolf Ising[4]63Character design by Gus Arriola (uncredited). Released as "A Rudolf Ising Production". Extra on the DVD of Babes on Broadway
July 5, 1941N/AThe Alley CatHugh Harman61The main characters eventually were developed as Butch and Toodles in the Tom and Jerry series. Extra on the DVD of Love Crazy
July 19, 1941Tom and JerryThe Midnight Snack William Hanna & Joseph Barbera60First official Tom & Jerry cartoon.
August 30, 1941N/ALittle CesarioRudolf Ising48Released as "A Rudolf Ising Production". Extra in the DVD of A Woman's Face.
September 6, 1941N/AOfficer PoochWilliam Hanna & Joseph Barbera67Extra in the DVD of The Big Store
November 1, 1941Barney BearThe Flying BearRudolf Ising[5]72Released as "A Rudolf Ising Production".
December 6, 1941Tom and JerryThe Night Before Christmas ()William Hanna & Joseph Barbera78
December 27, 1941N/AThe Field MouseHugh Harman59
January 17, 1942Tom and JerryFraidy Cat William Hanna & Joseph Barbera69
February 21, 1942N/AThe Hungry WolfHugh Harman (uncredited)70Last MGM cartoon by Hugh Harman.
March 14, 1942N/AThe First SwallowRudolf Ising [6]71Story and character design by Gus Arriola (uncredited).
Released as "A Rudolf Ising Production".
March 28, 1942Barney BearThe Bear and the BeaversRudolf Ising75
April 18, 1942Tom and JerryDog Trouble William Hanna & Joseph Barbera64First appearance of Spike the Dog.
May 16, 1942N/ALittle Gravel VoiceRudolf Ising57Benny Burro's only starring role.
May 30, 1942Tom and JerryPuss 'n' Toots William Hanna & Joseph Barbera74First appearance of Toodles.
July 4, 1942N/ABats in the BelfryRudolf Ising76Story and character design by Gus Arriola (uncredited).
July 18, 1942Tom and JerryThe Bowling Alley Cat William Hanna & Joseph Barbera79Final MGM cartoon with fanfare opening.
August 22, 1942N/ABlitz Wolf ()Tex Avery86First MGM cartoon directed by Tex Avery to be released.
First MGM cartoon with full credits
First appearance of "Wolfie".
First MGM cartoon to be animated by Ed Love.
First MGM cartoon written by Rich Hogan.
First MGM cartoon to feature the "Tiger Rag" opening gag as theme tune.
August 29, 1942N/AThe Early Bird Dood It Tex Avery84First MGM cartoon directed by Tex Avery.
Features the "Tiger Rag" opening gag as theme tune.
September 12, 1942N/AChips off the Old BlockRobert Allen77Produced by Rudolf Ising.
Features the "Tiger Rag" opening gag as theme tune. Animation by Carl Urbano and Al Grandmain.
October 10, 1942Tom and JerryFine Feathered Friend William Hanna & Joseph Barbera81First Tom and Jerry cartoon with animation credits.
First Tom and Jerry cartoon to be animated by Kenneth Muse.
Last MGM cartoon to the "Tiger Rag" opening gag as theme tune.
November 7, 1942Barney BearWild Honey (How to Get Along Without a Ration Book)Rudolf Ising83First Barney Bear cartoon where the character is identified by that name.
First Barney Bear cartoon with animation credits.
Story by Heck Allen, and animated by Michael Lah, Rudy Zamora, and Don Williams.
First MGM cartoon with "Runnin' Wild" as theme tune.
December 16, 1942Tom and JerrySufferin' Cats William Hanna & Joseph Barbera85First appearance of Meathead.
Features "Runnin' Wild" as theme tune.
December 26, 1942Barney BearBarney Bear's Victory GardenRudolf Ising90
February 13, 1943Barney BearBah WildernessRudolf Ising87Extra on the DVD of Du Barry Was a Lady
March 20, 1943Droopy Dumb-Hounded Tex Avery92First appearance of Droopy, although he is not identified by that name yet.
Features "Runnin' Wild" as theme tune.
April 24, 1943N/AThe Boy and the WolfRudolf Ising (uncredited)95
May 8, 1943RedRed Hot Riding Hood Tex Avery88First appearance of "Red".
First "Red" cartoon.
Features "Runnin' Wild" as theme tune.
May 22, 1943Tom and JerryThe Lonesome Mouse William Hanna & Joseph Barbera89Last MGM cartoon to feature "Runnin' Wild" as theme tune.
June 19, 1943N/AWho Killed Who?Tex Avery94Extra on the DVD of Presenting Lily Mars
June 26, 1943Tom and JerryThe Yankee Doodle MouseWilliam Hanna and Joseph Barbera91First of seven Tom and Jerry shorts to win an Academy Award
July 16, 1943Barney BearBarney Bear and the Uninvited PestRudolf Ising (uncredited)98Final MGM cartoon by Rudolf Ising.
Final MGM cartoon with no animation credits.
Final MGM outside studio cartoon, and also final MGM outsourced cartoon.
August 14, 1943N/AOne Ham's FamilyTex Avery97Extra on the DVD of 150 Cartoon Classics
October 9, 1943N/AWar DogsWilliam Hanna & Joseph Barbera96Final non-Tom & Jerry cartoon directed by William Hanna & Joseph Barbera until 1955. Extra on the DVD of Reunion in France First MGM cartoon animated by Ray Patterson.
October 23, 1943N/AThe Stork's HolidayGeorge Gordon101Story by Otto Englander and Webb Smith.
Animation by Michael Lah, Rudy Zamora, Carl Urbano, Don Williams, and Al Grandmain.
November 27, 1943N/AWhat's Buzzin' Buzzard?Tex Avery100
December 25, 1943Tom & JerryBaby PussWilliam Hanna and Joseph Barbera.99First appearances of Nancy, Butch and Topsy.
January 22, 1944Ol' Doc DonkeyInnertube AnticsGeorge Gordon (uncredited)103First Ol' Doc Donkey cartoon.
Animation by Michael Lah, Ed Barge, and Arnold Gillespie.
February 26, 1944Tom & JerryThe Zoot Cat William Hanna & Joseph Barbera104
April 1, 1944Screwy SquirrelScrewball SquirrelTex Avery107First appearance of Screwy Squirrel. Extra in the DVD of The Thin Man Goes Home
April 22, 1944N/ABatty BaseballTex Avery105Extra in the DVD of The Stratton Story
May 6, 1944Tom and JerryThe Million Dollar Cat William Hanna & Joseph Barbera109
June 3, 1944Ol' Doc DonkeyThe Tree SurgeonGeorge Gordon (uncredited)106Final Ol' Doc Donkey cartoon.
Animation by Michael Lah, Ed Barge, and Arnold Gillespie.
June 24, 1944Screwy SquirrelHappy-Go-NuttyTex Avery111Extra in the DVD of Dragon Seed
July 22, 1944Tom & JerryThe Bodyguard William Hanna & Joseph Barbera114
September 9, 1944Barney BearBear Raid WardenGeorge Gordon (uncredited)108Animation by Michael Lah, Ed Barge, Arnold Gillespie, and Jack Carr. Extra in the DVD of Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo
October 21, 1944Screwy SquirrelBig Heel-Watha (Buck of the Month)Tex Avery115
October 28, 1944Tom & JerryPuttin' on the Dog William Hanna & Joseph Barbera117Extra on the DVD of Hills of Home with Lassie.
November 23, 1944Tom & JerryMouse Trouble () William Hanna & Joseph Barbera118Extra on the DVD of Bathing Beauty
December 30, 1944Barney BearBarney Bear's Polar PestGeorge Gordon (uncredited)113Animated by Michael Lah, Ed Barge, Arnold Gillespie, and Jack Carr.
January 13, 1945Screwy SquirrelThe Screwy TruantTex Avery120Extra on the DVD of The Clock (1945 film)
February 17, 1945Barney BearThe Unwelcome GuestGeorge Gordon

(uncredited)

116Final MGM cartoon directed by George Gordon.
Animation by Michael Lah, Ed Barge, and Jack Carr.
March 3, 1945Droopy, RedThe Shooting of Dan McGoo Tex Avery122First of two "Droopy, Wolfie and Red" cartoons.
April 7, 1945N/AJerky TurkeyTex Avery124Extra in the Blu-Ray of Anchors Aweigh (film)
May 5, 1945Tom and JerryThe Mouse Comes to Dinner William Hanna & Joseph Barbara123
July 7, 1945Tom & JerryMouse in Manhattan William Hanna & Joseph Barbera132Extra in the Blu-Ray of Anchors Aweigh (film)
July 21, 1945Tom and JerryTee for Two William Hanna & Joseph Barbera126
August 25, 1945RedSwing Shift Cinderella Tex Avery128Extra in the DVD of Without Love
September 22, 1945Tom and JerryFlirty Birdy William Hanna & Joseph Barbera129Extra on the DVD of Son of Lassie
November 3, 1945Droopy, RedWild and Woolfy Tex Avery134Second of two "Droopy, Wolfie and Red" cartoons. Extra on the DVD of Thrill of a Romance
December 22, 1945Tom and JerryQuiet Please! () William Hanna & Joseph Barbera131
March 9, 1946Screwy SquirrelLonesome LennyTex Avery138Final Screwy Squirrel cartoon.
March 30, 1946Tom and JerrySpringtime for ThomasWilliam Hanna and Joseph Barbera137
May 18, 1946Tom and JerryThe Milky Waif William Hanna & Joseph Barbera139First appearance of Nibbles/Tuffy
June 15, 1946N/AThe Hick ChickTex Avery141Extra in the DVD of Ziegfeld Follies along with Solid Serenade and Trap Happy. First cartoon to credit Fred Quimby as producer.
June 29, 1946Tom and JerryTrap Happy William Hanna & Joseph Barbera145Extra in the DVD of Ziegfeld Follies along with The Hick Chick, Solid Serenade and also of Courage of Lassie.
August 3, 1946DroopyNorthwest Hounded Police Tex Avery144Extra in the DVD of Courage of Lassie
August 31, 1946Tom and JerrySolid Serenade William Hanna & Joseph Barbera149Extra in the DVD of Ziegfeld Follies along with The Hick Chick, Trap Happy and also of Courage of Lassie.
October 26, 1946George and JuniorHenpecked HoboesTex Avery148First appearances of George and Junior. Extra on the DVD of Till the Clouds Roll By
February 22, 1947Tom and JerryCat Fishin' William Hanna & Joseph Barbara155Extra on the DVD of The Pirate (1948 film)
March 15, 1947Tom and JerryPart Time Pal William Hanna & Joseph Barbera153
April 12, 1947George and JuniorHound HuntersTex Avery151Extra on the DVD of Fiesta (1947 film)
April 26, 1947Tom and JerryThe Cat Concerto () William Hanna & Joseph Barbera165Extra on the DVD of The Yearling
May 3, 1947George and JuniorRed Hot RangersTex Avery150Last MGM cartoon animated by Ed Love. Extra on the DVD of Tycoon.
June 14, 1947Tom and JerryDr. Jekyll and Mr. Mouse () William Hanna & Joseph Barbera157Extra on the DVD of This Time for Keeps
July 12, 1947Tom and JerrySalt Water Tabby William Hanna & Joseph Barbera158
July 19, 1947RedUncle Tom's Cabana Tex Avery152
August 30, 1947Tom and JerryA Mouse in the House William Hanna & Joseph Barbera162
September 20, 1947N/ASlap Happy Lion Tex Avery154Extra in the DVD of Song of the Thin Man
September 27, 1947Tom and JerryThe Invisible Mouse William Hanna & Joseph Barbera163
December 6, 1947N/AKing-Size Canary Tex Avery156Extra in the DVD of Command Decision
January 30, 1948Barney BearThe Bear and the Bean Preston Blair & Michael Lah161Supervised by William Hanna & Joseph Barbera
March 20, 1948Homer FleaWhat Price Fleadom Tex Avery159Last appearance of Homer Flea. Extra in the DVD of The Three Musketeers (1948 film)
June 1, 1948Tom and JerryKitty Foiled William Hanna & Joseph Barbera167
June 15, 1948N/ALittle 'Tinker Tex Avery164Extra on the DVD of The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer
June 26, 1948Barney BearThe Bear and the Hare Preston Blair & Michael Lah166Extra on the DVD of On an Island with You
July 17, 1948Tom and JerryThe Truce Hurts William Hanna & Joseph Barbera173
August 7, 1948George and JuniorHalf-Pint PygmyTex Avery169Last George and Junior cartoon
September 18, 1948Tom & JerryOld Rockin' Chair Tom William Hanna & Joseph Barbera172
October 9, 1948N/ALucky Ducky Tex Avery181Originally created as a George and Junior cartoon.
October 30, 1948Tom & JerryProfessor Tom William Hanna & Joseph Barbera179Extra in the DVD of A Date with Judy
November 20, 1948N/AThe Cat That Hated People Tex Avery171Extra on the DVD of Words and Music (1948 film)
December 11, 1948Tom and JerryMouse Cleaning William Hanna & Joseph Barbera182
January 15, 1949Barney BearGoggle Fishing Bear Preston Blair & Michael Lah168
January 22, 1949N/ABad Luck Blackie Tex Avery175
February 26, 1949Tom and JerryPolka-Dot Puss William Hanna & Joseph Barbera184
March 9, 1949DroopySeñor Droopy Tex Avery185First Droopy cartoon in which he is identified by that name.
Last MGM cartoon animated by Preston Blair. Extra in the DVD of That Midnight Kiss
April 30, 1949Tom & JerryThe Little Orphan ()William Hanna & Joseph Barbera191
May 14, 1949Tom & JerryHatch Up Your Troubles ()William Hanna & Joseph Barbera186Extra in the DVD of Neptune's Daughter
June 11, 1949N/AThe House of Tomorrow Tex Avery205Extra on the DVD of Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House
July 9, 1949Tom & JerryHeavenly Puss William Hanna & Joseph Barbera189
July 30, 1949N/ADoggone Tired Tex Avery190Extra in the DVD of On the Town
August 13, 1949Droopy, SpikeWags to RichesTex Avery196First pairing between Droopy and Butch (Spike). Extra in the DVD of The Barkleys of Broadway
September 3, 1949Tom and JerryThe Cat and the Mermouse William Hanna & Joseph Barbera194Extra in the DVD of Dangerous When Wet
September 17, 1949RedLittle Rural Riding Hood Tex Avery192Final cartoon featuring "Red".
Last "Red" cartoon. Extra in the DVD of Battleground
October 1, 1949Tom & JerryLove That PupWilliam Hanna & Joseph Barbera197First appearance of Tyke.
October 22, 1949Tom & JerryJerry's DiaryWilliam Hanna & Joseph Barbera198First Tom and Jerry "cheater" short, featuring scenes from Tee for Two, Mouse Trouble, Solid Serenade and The Yankee Doodle Mouse.
November 5, 1949DroopyOut Foxed Tex Avery187Extra in the DVD of Madame Bovary
December 10, 1949Tom & JerryTennis Chumps William Hanna & Joseph Barbera200
December 24, 1949SpikeThe Counterfeit Cat Tex Avery202Extra in the DVD of East Side, West Side
January 7, 1950Tom & JerryLittle Quacker William Hanna & Joseph Barbera209First appearance of Little Quacker.
January 14, 1950Tom & JerrySaturday Evening Puss William Hanna & Joseph Barbera206
March 11, 1950Tom & JerryTexas Tom William Hanna & Joseph Barbera210
April 22, 1950Tom & JerryJerry and the Lion William Hanna & Joseph Barbera201
May 27, 1950SpikeVentriloquist CatTex Avery208Extra on the DVD of Three Little Words
June 10, 1950N/AThe Cuckoo Clock Tex Avery174Extra on the DVD of Summer Stock
July 1, 1950Tom & JerrySafety Second William Hanna & Joseph Barbera212
September 16, 1950Tom & JerryTom and Jerry in the Hollywood Bowl William Hanna & Joseph Barbera224
September 30, 1950SpikeGarden Gopher Tex Avery211Extra on the DVD of Two Weeks with Love
October 21, 1950Tom & JerryThe Framed Cat William Hanna & Joseph Barbera214
November 4, 1950Droopy, SpikeThe Chump Champ Tex Avery213Extra on the DVD of Pagan Love Song
November 25, 1950Tom & JerryCue Ball Cat William Hanna & Joseph Barbera215
December 9, 1950N/AThe Peachy Cobbler Tex Avery217Extra in the DVD of Nancy Goes to Rio
January 6, 1951Tom & JerryCasanova Cat William Hanna & Joseph Barbera216
February 10, 1951SpikeCock-a-Doodle Dog Tex Avery218
March 3, 1951Tom & JerryJerry and the Goldfish William Hanna & Joseph Barbera219
March 31, 1951Droopy, SpikeDaredevil Droopy Tex Avery221
April 7, 1951Tom & JerryJerry's Cousin () William Hanna & Joseph Barbera220
May 5, 1951Droopy, SpikeDroopy's Good Deed Tex Avery222
May 26, 1951Tom & JerrySleepy-Time Tom William Hanna & Joseph Barbera223
June 6, 1951N/ASymphony in Slang Tex Avery226
July 7, 1951Tom & JerryHis Mouse Friday William Hanna & Joseph Barbera227
September 8, 1951Tom & JerrySlicked-up PupWilliam Hanna & Joseph Barbera232
September 22, 1951N/ACar of TomorrowTex Avery236Extra in the DVD of Royal Wedding along with Droopy's Double Trouble
October 6, 1951Tom & JerryNit-Witty KittyWilliam Hanna & Joseph Barbera231
November 17, 1951Droopy, SpikeDroopy's Double TroubleTex Avery230Extra in the DVD of Royal Wedding along with Car of Tomorrow
December 8, 1951Tom & JerryCat NappingWilliam Hanna & Joseph Barbera229
January 12, 1952Tom & JerryThe Flying CatWilliam Hanna & Joseph Barbera233
February 9, 1952SpikeMagical MaestroTex Avery228Extra in the DVD of The Belle of New York
February 16, 1952Tom & JerryThe Duck DoctorWilliam Hanna & Joseph Barbera235
March 15, 1952Tom & JerryThe Two Mouseketeers ()William Hanna & Joseph Barbera247Extra in the DVD of Ivanhoe (1952 film)
April 12, 1952Tom & JerrySmitten KittenWilliam Hanna & Joseph Barbera240
April 19, 1952Tom & JerryTriplet TroubleWilliam Hanna & Joseph Barbera238
May 15, 1952N/AOne Cab's FamilyTex Avery234
June 14, 1952Tom & JerryLittle RunawayWilliam Hanna & Joseph Barbera242
July 12, 1952SpikeRock-a-Bye BearTex Avery239Final cartoon directed by Avery before year-long sabbatical.
July 26, 1952Tom & JerryFit to Be TiedWilliam Hanna & Joseph Barbera243
September 6, 1952Tom & JerryPush-Button KittyWilliam Hanna & Joseph Barbera244
September 27, 1952DroopyCaballero DroopyDick Lundy246First released MGM cartoon directed by Dick Lundy. First pairing of Droopy and Benny Burro.
October 18, 1952Tom and JerryCruise CatWilliam Hanna & Joseph Barbera252
November 8, 1952Barney BearThe Little Wise QuackerDick Lundy245First MGM short directed by Dick Lundy. Extra in the DVD of Million Dollar Mermaid
November 29, 1952Tom & JerryThe Dog HouseWilliam Hanna & Joseph Barbera250
December 20, 1952Barney BearBusybody BearDick Lundy251
January 10, 1953Tom and JerryThe Missing MouseWilliam Hanna & Joseph Barbera254Edward Plumb was the composer for this cartoon.
January 31, 1953Barney BearBarney's Hungry CousinDick Lundy253Extra in the DVD of Kiss Me Kate
February 21, 1953Tom and JerryJerry and JumboWilliam Hanna & Joseph Barbera256Extra in the DVD of Billy Rose's Jumbo
March 14, 1953Barney BearCobs and RobbersDick Lundy248Extra on the DVD of Easy to Love
March 21, 1953Tom and JerryJohann Mouse ()William Hanna & Joseph Barbera266Extra on the DVD of The Prisoner of Zenda (1952 film)
April 18, 1953N/ALittle Johnny Jet ()Tex Avery267First cartoon directed by Tex Avery after return from sabbatical. Extra on the DVD of The Naked Spur
April 25, 1953Tom and JerryThat's My Pup!William Hanna & Joseph Barbera260
May 30, 1953Barney BearHeir BearDick Lundy249
June 6, 1953N/ATV of TomorrowTex Avery274Extra in the DVD of Torch Song (1953 film)
June 20, 1953Barney BearWee-Willie WildcatDick Lundy255
September 5, 1953Tom and JerryJust DuckyWilliam Hanna & Joseph Barbera258
September 26, 1953Barney BearHalf-Pint PalominoDick Lundy257
October 17, 1953Tom and JerryTwo Little IndiansWilliam Hanna & Joseph Barbera262
November 21, 1953Tom and JerryLife with TomWilliam Hanna & Joseph Barbera264Uses footage from Cat Fishin', The Little Orphan and Kitty Foiled.
December 26, 1953DroopyThe Three Little PupsTex Avery269First appearance of Tex Avery's southern wolf. Extra in the DVD of The Band Wagon
January 23, 1954Tom and JerryPuppy TaleWilliam Hanna & Joseph Barbera275
January 30, 1954Tom and JerryPosse CatWilliam Hanna & Joseph Barbera268
February 20, 1954DroopyDrag-a-Long DroopyTex Avery271
March 20, 1954Barney BearThe Impossible PossumDick Lundy259
April 17, 1954Tom and JerryHic-cup PupWilliam Hanna & Joseph Barbera270
May 8, 1954N/ABilly BoyTex Avery272Extra on the DVD of Executive Suite
May 29, 1954Tom and JerryLittle School MouseWilliam Hanna & Joseph Barbera273
June 19, 1954Barney BearSleepy-Time SquirrelDick Lundy263
July 10, 1954DroopyHomesteader DroopyTex Avery276Final appearance of Benny Burro.
July 30, 1954Barney BearBird-Brain Bird DogDick Lundy265Last Barney Bear cartoon.
Last MGM cartoon directed by Dick Lundy.
August 14, 1954Tom and JerryBaby ButchWilliam Hanna & Joseph Barbera277
September 4, 1954Tom and JerryMice FolliesWilliam Hanna & Joseph Barbera279
September 18, 1954N/AThe Farm of TomorrowTex Avery278Extra in the DVD of Deep in My Heart
October 2, 1954Tom and JerryNeapolitan MouseWilliam Hanna & Joseph Barbera281
November 6, 1954N/AThe Flea CircusTex Avery280Extra in the DVD of Les Girls
November 13, 1954Tom and JerryDownhearted DucklingWilliam Hanna & Joseph Barbera283
November 20, 1954Tom and JerryPet PeeveWilliam Hanna & Joseph Barbera296First MGM cartoon filmed in Cinemascope to be released; An Academy ratio version was also released.
First appearances of George and Joan.
December 4, 1954DroopyDixieland DroopyTex Avery282Extra in the DVD of The Long, Long Trailer
December 18, 1954Tom and JerryTouché, Pussy Cat! ()William Hanna & Joseph Barbera294Filmed in both Cinemascope and Academy ratio formats.
March 12, 1955Tom & JerrySouthbound DucklingWilliam Hanna & Joseph Barbera298Filmed in both Cinemascope and Academy ratio formats.
April 9, 1955N/AField and ScreamTex Avery284Extra on the DVD of Hit the Deck (1955 film)
April 30, 1955Tom and JerryPup on a PicnicWilliam Hanna & Joseph Barbera285Filmed in both Cinemascope and Academy ratio formats (although the Academy version is the more common version seen, as it was aired on CN and Boomerang).
May 21, 1955Tom and JerryMouse for SaleWilliam Hanna & Joseph Barbera287
September 2, 1955Tom and JerryDesigns on JerryWilliam Hanna & Joseph Barbera292First MGM cartoon released on a Friday.
September 9, 1955Tom and JerryTom and ChérieWilliam Hanna & Joseph Barbera299Filmed in Cinemascope.
September 30, 1955N/AThe First Bad ManTex Avery286Extra on the DVD of Kismet (1955 film)
October 14, 1955Tom and JerrySmarty CatWilliam Hanna & Joseph Barbera297Uses footage from Solid Serenade, Cat Fishin' and Fit to Be Tied.
October 20, 1955Tom and JerryGoing to South for the WinterWilliam Hanna and Joseph Barbera287First non-Tom and Jerry directed by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera since 1943. Filmed in both Cinemascope and Academy ratio formats.
October 28, 1955DroopyDeputy DroopyTex Avery & Michael Lah288Extra on the DVD of It's Always Fair Weather along with Good Will to Men
November 11, 1955Tom & JerryPecos PestWilliam Hanna & Joseph Barbera289
November 19, 1955Tom and JerryThat's My MommyWilliam Hanna & Joseph Barbera300First cartoon produced by William Hanna & Joseph Barbera.
Filmed in Cinemascope. The first MGM cartoon released solely in Cinemascope format.
November 25, 1955SpikeCellboundTex Avery & Michael Lah291Final MGM cartoon directed by Tex Avery
Final MGM cartoon released in Academy ratio.
December 23, 1955N/AGood Will to Men ()William Hanna & Joseph Barbera302Remake of Hugh Harman's cartoon Peace on Earth (film) (1939).
Last MGM cartoon produced by Fred Quimby, also the only one he produced alongside William Hanna & Joseph Barbera.
Extra on the DVD of It's Always Fair Weather along with Deputy Droopy. Last one-shot cartoon
January 27, 1956Tom and JerryThe Flying SorceressWilliam Hanna & Joseph Barbera301Produced by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera. Extra on the DVD of Tom and Jerry: The Magic Ring
March 23, 1956Tom and JerryThe Egg and JerryWilliam Hanna & Joseph Barbera314Cinemascope remake of Hatch Up Your Troubles
May 4, 1956Tom and JerryBusy BuddiesWilliam Hanna & Joseph Barbera303Produced by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera. First appearance of Jeannie and the baby.
September 7, 1956Tom and JerryMuscle Beach TomWilliam Hanna & Joseph Barbera304
September 21, 1956DroopyMillionaire DroopyTex Avery315Cinemascope remake of Wags to Riches. Extra on the DVD of High Society.
October 12, 1956Tom and JerryDown Beat BearWilliam Hanna & Joseph Barbera305
November 16, 1956Tom and JerryBlue Cat BluesWilliam Hanna & Joseph Barbera306
December 14, 1956Tom and JerryBarbecue BrawlWilliam Hanna & Joseph Barbera307
January 25, 1957N/ACat's MeowTex Avery323Cinemascope remake of Ventriloquist Cat.
February 22, 1957Tom and JerryTops with PopsWilliam Hanna & Joseph Barbera318Cinemascope remake of Love That Pup.
March 29, 1957Spike and TykeGive and TykeWilliam Hanna & Joseph Barbera313Spinoff of Tom and Jerry, one of 2 made.
April 19, 1957Tom and JerryTimid TabbyWilliam Hanna & Joseph Barbera308
May 17, 1957DroopyGrin and Share ItMichael Lah312
June 7, 1957Tom and JerryFeedin' the KiddieWilliam Hanna & Joseph Barbera321Cinemascope remake of The Little Orphan.
July 26, 1957Spike and TykeScat CatsWilliam Hanna & Joseph Barbera319Last Spike and Tyke cartoon.
September 6, 1957Tom and JerryMucho MouseWilliam Hanna & Joseph Barbera310Last Appearance of Topsy.
October 4, 1957DroopyBackboard JumbleMichael Lah316Extra on the DVD of Blackboard Jungle
November 1, 1957Tom and JerryTom's Photo FinishWilliam Hanna & Joseph Barbera311
December 6, 1957DroopyOne Droopy Knight ()Michael Lah320Quasi-remake of Señor Droopy.
January 3, 1958Tom and JerryHappy Go DuckyWilliam Hanna & Joseph Barbera309Extra on the DVD of Easter Parade
February 7, 1958DroopySheep WreckedMichael Lah322
March 7, 1958Tom and JerryRoyal Cat NapWilliam Hanna & Joseph Barbera317
April 4, 1958DroopyMutts About RacingMichael Lah326
May 2, 1958Tom and JeryThe Vanishing DuckWilliam Hanna & Joseph Barbera325Extra in the DVD of Gigi
June 6, 1958Tom and JerryRobin HoodwinkedWilliam Hanna & Joseph Barbera329
July 4, 1958DroopyDroopy LeprechaunMichael Lah333Final cartoon completed at the studio.
August 1, 1958Tom and JerryTot WatchersWilliam Hanna & Joseph Barbera330Extra on the DVD of The Tunnel of Love. Final Tom and Jerry cartoon produced at the studio.

Rembrandt Films (1961–1962)

Release Date Series Title Director Notes
1961
September 7Tom and JerrySwitchin' KittenGene DeitchFirst MGM cartoon produced in Czechoslovakia by William L. Snyder's Rembrandt Films.
October 26Tom and JerryDown and OutingGene Deitch
December 7Tom and JerryIt's Greek to Me-ow!Gene Deitch
1962
March 23Tom and JerryHigh SteaksGene Deitch
April 13Tom and JerryMouse into SpaceGene Deitch
May 18Tom and JerryLanding StriplingGene Deitch
June 22Tom and JerryCalypso CatGene Deitch
July 20Tom and JerryDicky MoeGene Deitch
August 10Tom and JerryThe Tom and Jerry Cartoon KitGene Deitch
September 14Tom and JerryTall in the TrapGene Deitch
October 12Tom and JerrySorry SafariGene Deitch
November 1Tom and JerryBuddies Thicker Than WaterGene Deitch
December 21Tom and JerryCarmen Get It!Gene DeitchLast MGM cartoon produced in Czechoslovakia by William L. Snyder's Rembrandt Films.

MGM Animation/Visual Arts (1963–1967)

Release Date Series Title Director Notes
1963
July 27Tom and JerryPent-House MouseChuck JonesFirst MGM cartoon produced by Chuck Jones and Les Goldman's Sib Tower 12 studio.
1964
February 25Tom and JerryThe Cat Above and the Mouse BelowChuck Jones
March 24Tom and JerryIs There a Doctor in the Mouse?Chuck Jones
April 14Tom and JerryMuch Ado About MousingChuck Jones
May 12Tom and JerrySnowbody Loves MeChuck Jones
December 8Tom and JerryThe Unshrinkable Jerry MouseChuck Jones
1965
January 20Tom and JerryAh, Sweet Mouse-Story of LifeChuck Jones
January 27Tom and JerryTom-ic EnergyChuck Jones
February 10Tom and JerryBad Day at Cat RockChuck Jones
March 3Tom and JerryThe Brothers Carry-Mouse-OffJim Pabian
March 24Tom and JerryHaunted MouseChuck Jones
April 7Tom and JerryI'm Just Wild About JerryChuck Jones
May 19Tom and JerryOf Feline BondageChuck Jones
June 9Tom and JerryThe Year of the MouseChuck Jones
December 22Tom and JerryThe Cat's Me-Ouch!Chuck Jones
December 31The Dot and the LineChuck Jones
1966
January 20Tom and JerryDuel PersonalityChuck Jones
February 17Tom and JerryJerry, Jerry, Quite ContraryChuck Jones
April 28Tom and JerryLove Me, Love My MouseChuck JonesLast appearance of Toodles.
May 5Tom and JerryPuss 'n' BoatsAbe LevitowFirst MGM cartoon directed by Abe Levitow.
June 30Tom and JerryFilet MeowAbe Levitow
July 14Tom and JerryMatinee MouseTom RayUses footage from the Hanna-Barbera shorts Love That Pup, The Flying Cat, Professor Tom, The Missing Mouse, Jerry's Diary, The Flying Sorceress, and The Truce Hurts.
William Hanna & Joseph Barbera were credited as directors while Chuck Jones went uncredited.
Last appearance of Spike. First of two alongsides produced by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera
August 4Tom and JerryThe A-Tom-Inable SnowmanAbe Levitow
September 8Tom and JerryCatty-CorneredAbe LevitowLast appearance of Lightning.
1967
January 20Tom and JerryCat and Dupli-catChuck Jones
February 27Tom and JerryO-Solar MeowAbe Levitow
March 10Tom and JerryGuided Mouse-ille (or... Science on a Wet Afternoon)Abe Levitow
April 7Tom and JerryRock 'n' RodentAbe Levitow
April 14Tom and JerryCannery RodentChuck Jones
May 5Tom and JerrySurf-Bored CatAbe LevitowFinal MGM cartoon directed by Abe Levitow.
June 23Tom and JerryShutter Bugged CatTom RayUses footage from the Hanna-Barbera shorts Part Time Pal, Nit-Witty Kitty, Johann Mouse, The Yankee Doodle Mouse, Heavenly Puss, and Designs on Jerry.
William Hanna & Joseph Barbera were credited as directors while Chuck Jones went uncredited.
Last MGM cartoon animated by Pete Burness. Last of two alongsides produced by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera.
August 25Tom and JerryAdvance and Be MechanizedBen Washam
September 8Tom and JerryPurr-Chance to DreamBen WashamLast Tom and Jerry cartoon made by MGM.
December 31The Bear That Wasn'tChuck JonesLast cartoon produced by MGM Animation/Visual Arts
Last animated short film distributed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.

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