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The 9-minute short that launched a 160+ episode rivalry — and they couldn't even get the names right.
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Puss Gets the Boot (1940)

Slapstick chaosVintage mischiefUnderdog triumph

Overview

AnimationComedy

Jasper is given an ultimatum by his master: break one more thing and you're out. Rodent Jerry does his best to make sure that his tormentor "gets the boot".

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Standout Aspects

Sound

Hanna's screams — unmatched in cartoon history.

Writing

Zero dialogue, perfect physical comedy storytelling.

Best for:Solo: Quick hit of pure joy between obligations.·Family: Nine minutes, zero stress, maximum laughter.·Rewatch: Spot new destruction details every time.
Heads up:Triggers: Mammy Two-Shoes is a dated racial caricature, redubbed in most modern prints.
William Hanna

Director

William Hanna

ReleasedFeb 10, 1940
Runtime9m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacefast
Intensitymedium
Tonelight
Feellight
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
MGM Cartoon Studio

Top Cast

Lillian Randolph

Lillian Randolph

Mammy Two-Shoes (voice) (uncredited)

William Hanna

William Hanna

Jinx (voice) (uncredited)

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Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

This was originally a one-off called 'Jasper' — test audiences loved it so much that MGM demanded more, but the names got changed to Tom and Jerry after focus groups.

Cultural

The original Mammy Two-Shoes voice by Lillian Randolph was redubbed by Thea Vidale in the 1990s, making this one of the most altered cartoons in history.

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