Calypso Cat

Calypso Cat

1962 · 8 min · ★ 4.5 · Animation, Comedy

While chasing Jerry around a dock, Tom sees and instantly falls in love with a female cat. The female cat appears to return Tom's interest, so Tom sneaks aboard the ship the female cat and her owner have just boarded. Jerry follows Tom onto the boat and proceeds to interfere with Tom's subsequent flirtations.

Directed by Gene Deitch · Written by Larz Bourne

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