A cat learns the art of ventriloquism in order to play a series of practical jokes on a slow-witted bulldog...
Direction
Tex Avery at peak lunacy — every frame violates reality.
Sound
Red Coffey's wheezy laugh is nightmare fuel disguised as comedy.
Director
Tex Avery
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Tex Avery directed this during his explosive 1942-1955 run at MGM, where he essentially invented the modern cartoon gag structure.
The 'invisible wall' gag where the dog smacks into nothing became one of the most ripped-off cartoon bits in history.
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