Tom's new book on "how to catch a mouse" doesn't prove too helpful against Jerry; actually, Jerry seems to make better use of it than Tom.
Writing
Zero dialogue, infinite comedic timing.
Director
William Hanna
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This won the 1944 Academy Award for Best Short Subject (Cartoons), beating Disney.
The 'how-to' book gag became a Tom & Jerry staple, but this was the original template that defined their dynamic for decades.
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