Tom pretends to have a cold in order to trick Mammy into letting him stay inside for the night. Jerry tricks Tom by making him think he really is sick - with the measles.
Sound
Hanna's iconic screams—no voice actor needed.
Editing
Tight 8-minute pacing, zero fat, all punchline.

Director
William Hanna
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This short reused animation from 1946's 'The Bodyguard'—Hanna-Barbera were recycling masters before it was trendy.
Lillian Randolph's Mammy Two-Shoes was later redubbed in some releases, making original prints weird collector's items.
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