Tom hears a ghost story on the radio and is spooked by it; Jerry notices this and takes advantage of it, using a variety of tricks to scare Tom.
Practical Effects
Hand-drawn ghost effects that aged creepily well.
Sound
Radio drama audio design that sells every scare.
Acting
Hanna's screams — operatic cat terror, no notes.
Director
William Hanna
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was the 13th Tom and Jerry short, and the first to fully commit to psychological torture over physical violence.
The 'ghost on a wire' gag directly parodied 1930s radio dramas like 'Lights Out,' which families genuinely feared.
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