Much Ado About Mousing

Much Ado About Mousing

1964 · 6 min · ★ 6.1 · Animation, Comedy

When a bulldog tells Jerry to "just whistle" any time that he needs him, Tom's in for big trouble until he puts earmuffs on the mutt.

Directed by Chuck Jones · Written by Michael Maltese

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  • Mel Blanc Tom Cat / Jerry Mouse / Bulldog / Puppy (voice)

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