List of cartoons featuring Sylvester

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This is a list of cartoons featuring the Warner Bros. cartoon character Sylvester.

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Post-golden age media featuring Sylvester

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Cats and Bruises is a 1965 Warner Bros. Merrie Melodies cartoon directed by Friz Freleng and Hawley Pratt. The short was released on January 30, 1965, and stars Speedy Gonzales and Sylvester.

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References

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