The Big Burg

The Big Burg

1929 · 6 min · ★ 6.0 · Animation, Comedy

an early Aesop's Fable cartoon produced by Paul Terry and Frank Moser. The story follows honest mice fighting cat gangsters in New York City, featuring creative gags like the Statue of Liberty coming to life.

Directed by Paul Terry

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