Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies filmography (1929–1939)

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This is a listing of all the animated shorts released by Warner Bros. under the Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies banners between 1930 and 1939, plus the pilot film from 1929 which was used to sell the Looney Tunes series to Leon Schlesinger and Warner Bros.

Contents

A total of 270 shorts were released during the 1930s.

1929

TitleDirected byAnimated byOriginal release date
Bosko, the Talk-Ink Kid Hugh Harman
Rudolf Ising
Friz Freleng
Rollin Hamilton
May 29, 1929 (1929-05-29)(private screenings)
March 12, 2000 (2000-03-12)(Cartoon Network)
October 28, 2003 (2003-10-28)(DVD)
October 16, 2012 (2012-10-16)(Blu-ray)

A cartoonist (portrayed in live-action by Rudolf Ising) draws Bosko, who comes to life. Bosko speaks, sings, dances and plays the piano before the cartoonist sucks him into his ink pen and pours him back into the inkwell. Bosko pops out of the bottle and promises to return.

This is a live-action/animated short film starring a character named Bosko. The film was produced in May 1929 and shown by the two to various distributors. The film was first made viewable to the public on Cartoon Network's television special ToonHeads: The Lost Cartoons on March 12, 2000, in an edited form. The full cartoon is present on disc 4 of the Looney Tunes Golden Collection: Volume 1 DVD and disc 3 of the Looney Tunes Platinum Collection: Volume 2 Blu-ray as a special feature.

1930

All cartoons are Looney Tunes starring Bosko and are all directed and produced by Hugh Harman and Rudolf Ising, along with Leon Schlesinger as associate producer. All cartoons are also scored by Frank Marsales, who would score all cartoons through 1932. All cartoons from this year are in the public domain.

Directing credits would not be shown for the cartoons until Buddy's Day Out in 1933.

No.
overall
No. in yearTitleAnimated byOriginal release dateOfficial DVD/Blu-Ray Availability
11 Sinkin' in the Bathtub Friz Freleng April 19, 1930 (1930-04-19) [1] [2] (Warner Bros. Theater Premiere)
May 25, 1930 (1930-05-25) [3] (US Premiere)
DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 3 (extra, unrestored)
Blu-Ray: Platinum Collection: Vol. 2 (extra, unrestored)
Bosko gets out of his bathtub as he goes on a car trip with his girlfriend Honey.
22 Congo Jazz Carman Maxwell
Paul Smith
July 26, 1930 (1930-07-26) [4] [a] (earliest known date)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 6
Bosko goes hunting for tigers in a jungle, but winds up befriending the jungle animals instead.
33 Hold Anything Friz Freleng
Norm Blackburn
August 9, 1930 (1930-08-09) [5] [b] (earliest known date)N/A
Bosko works on a construction site with a goat and several mice.
44 The Booze Hangs High Friz Freleng
Paul Smith
September 20, 1930 (1930-09-20) [6] [c] (earliest known date)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 6
Blu-Ray: Anna Christie (extra)
Bosko is at a farm dancing with farm animals.
55 Box Car Blues Rollin Hamilton
Carman Maxwell
October 18, 1930 (1930-10-18) [7] [d] (earliest known date)N/A
Bosko travels with a banjo-playing pig inside a boxcar.
66 Big Man from the North Friz Freleng
Robert Edmunds
November 22, 1930 (1930-11-22) [8] (earliest known date)DVD: Smart Money (extra, unrestored)
Bosko tries to find the wanted villain found in several posters until the villain enters a saloon.
77 Ain't Nature Grand! Friz Freleng
Norm Blackburn
December 13, 1930 (1930-12-13) [9] (earliest known date)N/A
Bosko goes fishing at a lake, but a butterfly leads him into a song-and-dance routine with the nature around him.

1931

This year marks the debut of the Merrie Melodies series. All Merrie Melodies cartoons are directed by Rudolf Ising, all Looney Tunes until The Tree's Knees are directed by Hugh Harman and Ising and all Looney Tunes cartoons as of Bosko Shipwrecked! are directed by Harman. The directors still remain uncredited however. The cartoons mainly star Bosko, Foxy and Piggy, with the final cartoon of the year being a one-shot.

All cartoons from this year are in the public domain.

No.
overall
No. in yearTitleSeriesDirected byAnimated byCharactersOriginal release dateOfficial DVD/Blu-Ray Availability
81 Ups 'n Downs LT Hugh Harman
Rudolf Ising
Rollin Hamilton
Paul Smith
Bosko January 31, 1931 (1931-01-31) [10]
(earliest known date)
N/A
Bosko works as a hot dog salesman at a fair, and is determined to win the fair's race with his mechanical horse.
92 Dumb Patrol LTHugh Harman
Rudolf Ising
Friz Freleng
Carman Maxwell
Bosko
Honey
February 28, 1931 (1931-02-28) [11] [e]
(earliest known date)
Blu-Ray: Safe in Hell (extra, restored)

Bosko is a pilot during World War I and battles an enemy who destroys his plane.

Note: Remade in color as the later 1964 Bugs Bunny cartoon of the same name.
103 Yodeling Yokels LTHugh Harman
Rudolf Ising
Rollin Hamilton
Norm Blackburn
Bosko
Honey
March 21, 1931 (1931-03-21) [12] [f]
(earliest known date)
N/A
Bosko yodels to his girlfriend Honey while wandering through the Alps to her house. When Honey gets trapped on an iceberg flowing down the river, Bosko must save her with the aid of two dogs.
114 Bosko's Holiday LTHugh Harman
Rudolf Ising
Friz Freleng
Paul Smith
Bosko
Honey
May 2, 1931 (1931-05-02) [13] [g]
(earliest known date)
N/A
Bosko gets a phone call from Honey, and goes on a picnic with her.
125 The Tree's Knees LTHugh Harman
Rudolf Ising
Friz Freleng
Rollin Hamilton
BoskoMay 16, 1931 (1931-05-16) [14] [h]
(earliest known date)
N/A
Bosko wanders through the forest with an axe, but trees come to life and song-and-dance routines occur.
136 Lady, Play Your Mandolin! MM Rudolf IsingRollin Hamilton
Norm Blackburn
Foxy
Roxy
June 13, 1931 (1931-06-13) [15] [i]
(earliest known date)
Blu-Ray/DVD: Little Caesar (extra, unrestored)
Blu-Ray: Cimarron (extra, restored)

Foxy is a gaucho visiting a local saloon disguised as a cafeteria.

Note: First appearance of Foxy and Roxy.
147 One More Time MMRudolf IsingFriz Freleng
Paul Smith
Foxy
Roxy
August 8, 1931 (1931-08-08) [16] [j]
(earliest known date)
DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 6
Blu-Ray: Dance, Fools, Dance (extra)
Foxy is a police officer who deals with armed criminals, traffic violations, and Roxy's huge dog. A group of gangsters kidnap Roxy while making their getaway, so Foxy chases them on a mechanical horse.
158 Smile, Darn Ya, Smile! MMRudolf IsingFriz Freleng
Carman Maxwell
Foxy
Roxy
August 15, 1931 (1931-08-15) [17] [k]
(earliest known date)
Blu-Ray/DVD: The Public Enemy (extra, unrestored)
DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 6 (restored)
Blu-Ray: Dance, Fools, Dance (extra, restored)

Foxy has a nightmare about being a trolley engineer with various problems.

Note: Final appearance of Foxy and Roxy.
169 Bosko Shipwrecked! LTHugh HarmanRollin Hamilton
Larry Martin
BoskoSeptember 5, 1931 (1931-09-05) [18] [l] N/A
Bosko is the captain of the ship who gets shipwrecked on an island inhabited by animals and Native Americans.
1710 Bosko the Doughboy LTHugh HarmanRollin Hamilton
Carman Maxwell
BoskoOctober 10, 1931 (1931-10-10) [19] [m]
(earliest known date)
DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 6
In another World War I-related short, Bosko is a doughboy who downs a Pelican and saves a hippo.
1811 Bosko's Soda Fountain LTHugh HarmanFriz Freleng
Rollin Hamilton
Bosko
Honey
Wilbur
October 10, 1931 (1931-10-10) [20] [n]
(earliest known date)
N/A

Bosko runs an ice cream parlor that sells ice cream sodas and cones. Meanwhile, Honey teaches a piano lesson to Wilbur, who demands an ice cream cone.

Note: First appearance of Wilbur.
1912 You Don't Know What You're Doin'! MMRudolf IsingFriz Freleng
Norm Blackburn
Piggy
Fluffy
October 21, 1931 (1931-10-21) [o]
(earliest known date)
DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 6 (restored)
DVD: Forbidden Hollywood Collection: Vol. 3 (extra, unrestored)

Piggy picks up his girlfriend Fluffy and takes her to a theater where an orchestra is playing.

Note: First appearance of Piggy and Fluffy.
2013 Hittin' the Trail for Hallelujah Land MMRudolf IsingFriz Freleng
Paul Smith
Piggy
Fluffy
November 14, 1931 (1931-11-14) [23] N/A

Piggy must rescue Fluffy and Uncle Tom from perilous predicaments and villains.

Notes:

  • Final appearance of Fluffy.
  • One of the Censored Eleven and the earliest of them.
  • Final starring role of Piggy, who would still appear at the end titles until 1932's I Love a Parade.
2114 Bosko's Fox Hunt LTHugh HarmanRollin Hamilton
Norm Blackburn
Bosko
Bruno
November 28, 1931 (1931-11-28) [24] [p]
(earliest known date)
N/A

Bosko goes on a fox hunt with his dog Bruno, but a fox evades them from catching or shooting him.

Note: First appearance of Bruno.
2215 Red-Headed Baby MMRudolf IsingRollin Hamilton
Carman Maxwell
N/A (one-shot cartoon)December 18, 1931 (1931-12-18) [25] [q]
(earliest known date)
DVD: Cimarron (extra, unrestored)
Blu-Ray: Cimarron (extra, restored)

Around Christmas Eve, a red-haired doll and other toys come to life when the toymaker departs.

Note: First one-shot cartoon.

1932

All Looney Tunes cartoons are directed by Hugh Harman, while all Merrie Melodies cartoons are directed by Rudolf Ising, again still uncredited.

All cartoons from this year are in the public domain since their copyrights were not renewed, with four exceptions: Ride Him, Bosko! , Bosko the Drawback, Bosko's Dizzy Date, and Bosko's Woodland Daze. These four cartoons had their copyrights renewed in 1961 and will not be in the public domain until January 1, 2028. [26]

No.
overall
No. in yearTitleSeriesDirected byAnimated byCharactersOriginal release dateOfficial DVD/Blu-Ray Availability
231 Bosko at the Zoo LT Hugh Harman Friz Freleng
Larry Martin
Bosko
Honey
January 9, 1932 (1932-01-09) [27] N/A
Bosko takes Honey to a zoo and encounters various animals.
242 Pagan Moon MM Rudolf Ising Rollin Hamilton
Norm Blackburn
N/A (one-shot cartoon)January 31, 1932 (1932-01-31) [28] N/A
A Polynesian boy plays a ukulele on the beach and various other instruments underwater.
253 Battling Bosko LTHugh HarmanFriz Freleng
Paul Smith
Bosko
Honey
February 6, 1932 (1932-02-06) [29] N/A
Bosko battles Gas House Harry in a boxing match.
264 Freddy the Freshman MMRudolf IsingFriz Freleng
Paul Smith
Freddy the freshmanFebruary 20, 1932 (1932-02-20) [30] Blu-Ray: The Mask of Fu Manchu (extra, restored)
Freddy the Freshman crashes a pep rally and plays a football game.
275 Big-Hearted Bosko LTHugh HarmanFriz Freleng
Rollin Hamilton
Bosko
Bruno
March 5, 1932 (1932-03-05) [29] N/A
Bosko and Bruno find an orphan baby in a basket after ice skating, and try to cheer it up.
286 Crosby, Columbo, and Vallee MMRudolf IsingRollin Hamilton
Carman Maxwell
N/A (one-shot cartoon)March 19, 1932 (1932-03-19) [30] N/A
Many American Indians are unhappy about the way that Bing Crosby, Russ Columbo and Rudy Vallée have influenced their squaws, so they sing the title song.
297Bosko's PartyLTHugh HarmanFriz Freleng
Larry Martin
Bosko
Honey
Wilbur
April 2, 1932 (1932-04-02) [27] N/A
Bosko hosts a birthday party for his girlfriend Honey.
308 Goopy Geer MMRudolf IsingFriz Freleng
Rollin Hamilton
Goopy Geer April 16, 1932 (1932-04-16) [30] N/A

Goopy Geer plays the piano on the stage at the same saloon from "Lady, Play Your Mandolin!".

Note: First appearance of Goopy Geer.
319Bosko and BrunoLTHugh HarmanRollin Hamilton
Paul Smith
Bosko
Bruno
April 30, 1932 (1932-04-30) [31] [r]
(earliest known date)
N/A
Bosko and his dog Bruno investigate the railroad tracks.
3210 It's Got Me Again! MMRudolf IsingFriz Freleng
Thomas McKimson
N/A (one-shot cartoon)May 14, 1932 (1932-05-14) [30] DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 3 (extra, unrestored)
Blu-Ray: Platinum Collection: Vol. 2 (extra, unrestored)

Several miniature Mickey Mouse counterfeits play various instruments and keep a mean cat away from them.

Note: First WB cartoon to be nominated for Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film.
3311 Moonlight for Two MMRudolf IsingFriz Freleng
Larry Martin
Goopy GeerJune 11, 1932 (1932-06-11) [32] DVD: Forbidden Hollywood Collection: Vol. 3 (extra, unrestored)
Blu-Ray: Tarzan the Ape Man (extra, restored)
A hillbilly Goopy Geer takes his sweetheart to a cabin where a square dance is taking place.
3412Bosko's Dog RaceLTHugh HarmanRollin Hamilton
Norm Blackburn
Bosko
Honey
Bruno
June 25, 1932 (1932-06-25) [27] N/A
Bosko's dog Bruno is determined to win a dog race.
3513The Queen Was in the ParlorMMRudolf IsingFriz Freleng
Paul Smith
Goopy GeerJuly 9, 1932 (1932-07-09) [27] Blu-Ray: The Mask of Fu Manchu (extra, restored)

When the king hippo returns to his castle and questions about the queen, he is told that she won't be seen. Jester Goopy Geer arrives and battles a black knight who kidnaps the princess.

Note: Final solo appearance of Goopy Geer, cameos in "Bosko in Dutch" the following year.
3614Bosko at the BeachLTHugh HarmanFriz Freleng
Rollin Hamilton
Bosko
Honey
Bruno
Wilbur
July 23, 1932 (1932-07-23) [33] [s]
(earliest known date)
N/A
Bosko, Honey, Bruno and Wilbur are at a beach. When Wilbur gets swept up by a big wave while playing in a puddle, Bosko tries to save him, but the waves repeatedly push them apart. So Bruno uses a log with an electric fan to save them.
3715I Love a ParadeMMRudolf IsingRollin Hamilton
Thomas McKimson
N/A (one-shot cartoon)August 6, 1932 (1932-08-06) [27] DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 6 (extra, unrestored)

A circus is held featuring many different acts including Jo Jo the wild man, Siamese Twins depicted as pigs, a hippo who dances in a hula, and a cat who crosses a tight rope while holding an umbrella.

Note final appearance of piggy.
3816 Bosko's Store LTHugh HarmanFriz Freleng
Robert McKimson
Bosko
Honey
Wilbur
August 13, 1932 (1932-08-13) [34] N/A

Bosko cleans his general store and gets phone calls from customers. When Wilbur comes in, he causes chaos and beats up Bosko.

Note: the first remake in this case it’s a remake of boskos soda fountain.
3917 Bosko the Lumberjack LTHugh HarmanFriz Freleng
Carman Maxwell
Bosko
Honey
September 3, 1932 (1932-09-03) [27] N/A
Bosko is a lumberjack who chops down a sapling. When his girlfriend Honey is kidnapped by a logger, Bosko sets off to rescue her.
4018You're Too Careless with Your Kisses!MMRudolf IsingRollin Hamilton
Larry Martin
N/A (one-shot cartoon)September 10, 1932 (1932-09-10) [27] N/A
A bumblebee comes home to see his wife, who accuses him for drinking late and takes over as the honey collector. When a spider kidnaps her, the male bee calls for all the other bees to stop the spider.
4119 Ride Him, Bosko! LTHugh HarmanFriz Freleng
Norm Blackburn
Bosko
Honey
September 17, 1932 (1932-09-17) [30] DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 6
Bosko is a cowboy riding his horse in the Old West.
4220I Wish I Had WingsMMRudolf IsingRollin Hamilton
Paul Smith
N/A (one-shot cartoon)October 15, 1932 (1932-10-15) [27] Blu-Ray: Tarzan the Ape Man (extra, restored)
A black chick without wings uses a pair of discarded corsets and panties to get a meal on the farm.
4321Bosko the DrawbackLTHugh HarmanFriz Freleng
Robert McKimson
BoskoOctober 22, 1932 (1932-10-22) [30] N/A
Bosko plays a football game similar to the one in "Freddy the Freshman".
4422 A Great Big Bunch of You MMRudolf IsingRollin Hamilton
Thomas McKimson
N/A (one-shot cartoon)November 12, 1932 (1932-11-12) [30] Blu-Ray: One Way Passage (extra, restored)
A mannequin in the city dump improvises a piano, from the junk there, to play and sing the title song. The various animals and animated junk perform in segued vignettes.
4523Bosko's Dizzy DateLTHugh HarmanRollin Hamilton
Robert McKimson
Bosko
Honey
Bruno
Wilbur
November 19, 1932 (1932-11-19) [30] N/A

Honey gives Wilbur a music lesson, but he always plays the tune on his violin incorrectly. Honey then calls Bosko to go on a date.

Notes:

  • Final appearance of Wilbur in a WB cartoon - reappears in the MGM cartoon Bosko's Parlor Pranks .
  • Recycles most of its footage from the unreleased cartoon Bosko and Honey.
4624 Three's a Crowd MMRudolf IsingRollin Hamilton
Larry Martin
N/A (one-shot cartoon)December 10, 1932 (1932-12-10) [30] N/A
After an old man leaves the library when the clock strikes, characters from various books come to life.
4725Bosko's Woodland DazeLTHugh HarmanFriz Freleng
Paul Smith
Bosko
Bruno
December 17, 1932 (1932-12-17) [35] [t]
(earliest known date)
N/A
Bosko and his dog Bruno go out for a walk in the woods. Elves, fairies, and a hairy giant are involved in their misadventures.
4826 The Shanty Where Santy Claus Lives MMRudolf IsingRollin Hamilton
Norm Blackburn
N/A (one-shot cartoon)December 21, 1932 (1932-12-21) [36]
(WB Theater Premiere)
December 24, 1932 (1932-12-24) [37] (US Premiere)
DVD: Lady Killer (extra, unrestored)
A sad boy gets happy when Santa Claus comes on Christmas Eve.

1933

All cartoons from this year are under copyright. As of Buddy's Day Out , the directors are now credited, under the text "Supervision".

Frank Marsales continued to do scores until We're in the Money. After this, scoring duties were taken over by Norman Spencer and Bernard B. Brown.

No.
overall
No. in yearTitleSeriesDirected byAnimated byCharactersOriginal release dateOfficial DVD/Blu-Ray Availability
491Bosko in Dutch LT Friz Freleng
Hugh Harman
Friz Freleng
Thomas McKimson
Bosko
Honey
Bruno
Goopy Geer
January 14, 1933 (1933-01-14) [30] N/A

Bosko, Honey and various animals go skating on slippery ice. When two cats fall into a hole in the ice, Bosko attempts to save them.

Note: Final appearance of Goopy Geer.
502One Step Ahead of My Shadow MM Rudolf Ising Friz Freleng
Carman Maxwell
N/A (one-shot cartoon)February 4, 1933 (1933-02-04) [27] DVD: Forbidden Hollywood Collection: Vol. 3 (extra, unrestored)
Blu-Ray: Footlight Parade (extra, unrestored)
In a Chinese city, a Chinese boy rows his boat to his sweetheart. When a dragon escapes his cage and enters their house, the boy attempts stop him from chasing the girl.
513 Bosko in Person LTFriz Freleng
Hugh Harman
Rollin Hamilton
Robert McKimson
Bosko
Honey
February 11, 1933 (1933-02-11) [38] DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 6
Bosko and Honey perform a vaudeville act on a stage, including playing the piano and dancing.
524Young and HealthyMMRudolf IsingRollin Hamilton
Larry Martin
N/A (one-shot cartoon)March 4, 1933 (1933-03-04) [27] DVD: Footlight Parade (extra, unrestored)
Blu-Ray: 42nd Street (extra, unrestored)
A king is bored with the stupid people in his court, so he goes out in search of younger people.
535Bosko the Speed KingLTHugh HarmanFriz Freleng
Paul Smith
Bosko
Honey
March 22, 1933 (1933-03-22) [30] [39] N/A
There are many old cars in a car race, but Bosko is the one to beat them all in his race car.
546The Organ GrinderMMRudolf IsingRollin Hamilton
Thomas McKimson
N/A (one-shot cartoon)April 8, 1933 (1933-04-08) [27] DVD: The Mayor of Hell (extra, unrestored)
Blu-Ray: Little Women (extra, restored)
An Italian organ grinder plays his music in a ghetto neighborhood filled with immigrants.
557 Wake Up the Gypsy in Me MMRudolf IsingFriz Freleng
Larry Silverman
N/A (one-shot cartoon)May 13, 1933 (1933-05-13) [40] DVD: Picture Snatcher (extra, unrestored)
Russian Gypsies sing and dance in a Russian village. When an underage girl is kidnapped by Rice Puddin', the villagers set off to rescue her.
568 Bosko's Knight-Mare LTHugh HarmanRobert McKimson
Robert Stokes
Bosko
Honey
Bruno
June 8, 1933 (1933-06-08) [41] N/A
Bosko dreams about being a knight who tries to rescue Honey from the Black Knight.
579 I Like Mountain Music MMRudolf IsingFriz Freleng
Larry Martin
N/A (one-shot cartoon)June 14, 1933 (1933-06-14) [30] DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 6 (extra, unrestored)
Characters on magazines at a drugstore come to life and put on a show. When a man on the crime magazine starts robbing cash, the detective magazine's sleuths must catch him.
5810Bosko the Sheep-HerderLTHugh HarmanRollin Hamilton
Carman Maxwell
Bosko
Honey
Bruno
June 14, 1933 (1933-06-14) [42] N/A
While Bosko is minding a flock of sheep, he is tempted into using them as musical instruments. When a wolf dressed as a sheep steals a lamb, Bosko and Bruno set off to rescue the lamb.
5911Beau BoskoLTFriz Freleng
Hugh Harman
Rollin Hamilton
Norm Blackburn
Bosko
Honey
July 1, 1933 (1933-07-01) [27] [30] N/A
In the Foreign Legion, Bosko is sent out to capture Ali Oop.
6012Shuffle Off to BuffaloMMRudolf Ising
Friz Freleng
Friz Freleng
Paul Smith
N/A (one-shot cartoon)July 8, 1933 (1933-07-08) [27] DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 6
A look inside a stork's baby factory is shown.
6113Bosko's Mechanical ManLTHugh HarmanFriz Freleng
Thomas McKimson
Bosko
Honey
Bruno
July 29, 1933 (1933-07-29) [30] DVD: Morning Glory (extra, unrestored)
A robot that Bosko builds and expected to clean Honey's house chases her, so Bosko destroys it with dynamite.
6214The Dish Ran Away with the SpoonMMRudolf IsingRollin Hamilton
Robert McKimson
N/A (one-shot cartoon)August 5, 1933 (1933-08-05) [27] DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 6
Dishes and utensils come to life in a bakery at midnight. When the Yeast Beast kidnaps Miss Dish, Mister Spoon and the other utensils must stop him.
6315 Bosko the Musketeer LTHugh HarmanRollin Hamilton
Robert Stokes
Bosko
Honey
Bruno
August 12, 1933 (1933-08-12) [38] N/A
While miming the moves of a fencer in Honey's house, Bosko dreams about being a musketeer.
6416 Bosko's Picture Show LTFriz Freleng
Hugh Harman
Friz Freleng
Carman Maxwell
Bosko
Honey
Bruno
August 26, 1933 (1933-08-26) [27] DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 6

Bosko hosts a movie screening at a movie theater, including a newsreel, a short subject, and a "TNT Pictures" production featuring his girlfriend Honey. When Dirty Dalton in the movie kidnaps Honey, Bosko goes through the movie screen to save her.

Note: Final appearance of Bosko, Honey and Bruno in a Warner Bros. cartoon.
6517We're in the MoneyMMRudolf IsingFriz Freleng
Larry Martin
N/A (one-shot cartoon)August 26, 1933 (1933-08-26) [30] DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 6

When an old man exits his department and closes it for the night, a group of toys come to life and play the title song. Even the money joins in at the end.

Note: Final Warner Bros. cartoon made by Harman-Ising Productions, which would continue producing cartoons at MGM under Happy Harmonies .
6618 Buddy's Day Out LT Tom Palmer Bill Mason Buddy
Cookie
September 9, 1933 (1933-09-09) [43] DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 6

After Buddy and Cookie set up their picnic, Cookie's baby brother Elmer is scolded for eating from the basket and climbs into the driver's seat of Buddy's car and accidentally starts it. With Elmer and Buddy's dog Happy driving away, Buddy and Cookie attempt to save them in the baby carriage.

Notes:

6719 I've Got to Sing a Torch Song MMTom Palmer Jack King N/A (one-shot cartoon)September 23, 1933 (1933-09-23) [30] DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 5
Many 1930s celebrity caricatures and the Statue of Liberty sing the title song around the world.
6820 Buddy's Beer Garden LT Earl Duvall Jack King
Frank Tashlin
Buddy
Cookie
November 11, 1933 (1933-11-11) [43] DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 6
Buddy and Cookie run a beer garden selling beers, pretzels, and other food items. Various performances are shown on a stage.
6921 Buddy's Show Boat LTEarl DuvallJack King
Jim Pabian
Buddy
Cookie
December 9, 1933 (1933-12-09) [43] N/A
Buddy sails his show boat while various performances are held on it.
7022 Sittin' on a Backyard Fence MMEarl DuvallJack King
Don Williams
N/A (one-shot cartoon)December 16, 1933 (1933-12-16) [44] DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 6 (extra, unrestored)
Two cats sing to each other in the middle of the night. Chaos ensues after a rolling pin is thrown at them.

1934

This year marks the beginning of production of color WB cartoons, though only for the Merrie Melodies series. The Looney Tunes series remains in black-and-white until 1942. For this year, most Merrie Melodies cartoons would still be in black-and-white up until Rhythm in the Bow.

All cartoons from this year are under copyright.

No.
overall
No. in yearTitleSeriesDirected byAnimated byRecurring CharactersOriginal release dateOfficial DVD/Blu-Ray Availability
711 Buddy the Gob LT Friz Freleng Jack King
Ben Clopton
Buddy January 5, 1934 (1934-01-05) [45] N/A

Buddy is in China to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Sacred Dragon.

Note: First cartoon to credit Friz Freleng as the director.
722 Pettin' in the Park MM Bernard B. Brown Jack King
Bob Clampett
PenguinJanuary 27, 1934 (1934-01-27) [44] DVD: Gold Diggers of 1933 (extra, unrestored)
Blu-Ray: Gold Diggers of 1933 (extra, restored)

Various bird couples pet in the park while singing the title song, and then participate in a diving and swimming contest.

Note: First appearance of Penguin.
733 Honeymoon Hotel MM Earl Duvall Jack King
Frank Tipper
N/A (one-shot cartoon)February 17, 1934 (1934-02-17) [46] Blu-Ray: Collector's Choice: Vol. 3

A couple of lovebugs check in to a hotel on their honeymoon in Bugtown. When the hotel catches fire, the couple manages to escape it and get back home safely before the hotel is completely destroyed.

Note: This is the first color cartoon by Warner Bros, being produced in Cinecolor.
744 Buddy and Towser LTFriz FrelengJack King
Robert McKimson
BuddyFebruary 24, 1934 (1934-02-24) [27] N/A
Buddy and his big dog Towser try to attack a fox that penetrates their property.
755 Buddy's Garage LTEarl DuvallJack King
Sandy Walker
Buddy
Cookie
April 14, 1934 (1934-04-14) [47] N/A
Buddy runs a garage that fixes vehicles. When a villain kidnaps Buddy's girlfriend Cookie, Buddy must save her.
766 Beauty and the Beast MMFriz FrelengJack King
Rollin Hamilton
N/A (one-shot cartoon)April 14, 1934 (1934-04-14) [46] Blu-Ray: Collector's Vault: Vol. 1

A young girl eats some fruit and chocolate when the clock strikes ten. A nightmare occurs in the nursery where the girl is kidnapped by the monster from the "Beauty and the Beast" book in Fairytale Land.

Note: Produced in Cinecolor.
777 Those Were Wonderful Days MMBernard B. Brown Paul Smith
Don Williams
N/A (one-shot cartoon)April 26, 1934 (1934-04-26) [27] N/A
In 1898, a barbershop quartet plays music on found objects. During the Fourth of July celebration, a hero and a villain fight for the heart of a woman at a local fairground.
788 Buddy's Trolley Troubles LTFriz FrelengBen Clopton
Frank Tipper
Buddy
Cookie
May 5, 1934 (1934-05-05) [48] N/A
Buddy drives a trolley and gets passengers on. A prisoner evades the trolley, and it is up to Buddy and Cookie to defeat him.
799Goin' to Heaven on a MuleMMFriz FrelengRollin Hamilton
Robert McKimson
N/A (one-shot cartoon)May 19, 1934 (1934-05-19) [27] N/A

An extremely lazy man working on a plantation has to choose between good and bad when it comes to alcohol. He dreams about going to heaven on a mule, but while up there, he is kicked down to the underworld with Hades after drinking alcohol from the "forbidden tree".

Note: No longer shown on American television due to stereotyping of African-Americans.
8010 Buddy of the Apes LT Ben Hardaway Paul Smith
Sandy Walker
BuddyMay 26, 1934 (1934-05-26) [47] N/A
Buddy is in a jungle doing his routines with animals. When a native chief demands the natives to catch Buddy, the animals must work together to save him and defeat the chief.
8111How Do I Know It's SundayMMFriz FrelengFrank Tipper
Don Williams
N/A (one-shot cartoon)June 9, 1934 (1934-06-09) [27] DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 6 (extra, unrestored)
Products in a general store come to life and sing a song.
8212 Buddy's Bearcats LTJack KingBen CloptonBuddy
Cookie
June 23, 1934 (1934-06-23) [47] N/A
Buddy plays a baseball game with his team "Buddy's Bearcats" against the Battling Bruisers.
8313Why Do I Dream Those DreamsMMFriz FrelengRollin Hamilton
Robert McKimson
N/A (one-shot cartoon)June 30, 1934 (1934-06-30) [27] Blu-Ray: Sadie McKee (extra, restored)
A fantasy version of the short story "Rip Van Winkle" involving beer-guzzling leprechauns and other strange creatures.
8414The Girl at the Ironing BoardMMFriz FrelengFrank Tipper
Sandy Walker
N/A (one-shot cartoon)August 23, 1934 (1934-08-23) [49] N/A
All of the laundry that is washed mysteriously comes to life late at night.
8515 The Miller's Daughter MMFriz FrelengRollin Hamilton
Chuck Jones
N/A (one-shot cartoon)October 13, 1934 (1934-10-13) [46] N/A
After the household cat breaks a small ceramic figurine of a young country girl, all of the other ceramic figurines come to life.
8616 Shake Your Powder Puff MMFriz FrelengRobert McKimson
Bob Clampett
N/A (one-shot cartoon)October 17, 1934 (1934-10-17) [46] DVD: The Gay Divorcee (extra, unrestored)
Blu-Ray: Sadie McKee (extra, restored)
A bunch of animals put on performances in a barn. When a dog gets thrown out, he plots revenge.
8717 Buddy the Detective LTJack KingPaul Smith
Don Williams
Buddy
Cookie
October 17, 1934 (1934-10-17) [47] N/A
The Mad Musician calls Cookie to come to his house to play instruments. Buddy must solve the mystery of the Musician.
8818Rhythm in the BowMMBen HardawayRollin Hamilton
Ben Clopton
N/A (one-shot cartoon)October 20, 1934 (1934-10-20) [47] N/A

A bunch of hobos are on a train.

Note: Final black-and-white Merrie Melodies cartoon.
8919 Buddy the Woodsman LTJack KingPaul Smith
Don Williams
Buddy
Cookie
October 27, 1934 (1934-10-27) [47] N/A
Buddy is a lumberjack who chops down a tree carrying a nest owned by birds. When a big brown bear enters a dining cabin and scares the men eating the meal that Cookie served, both Buddy and Cookie must scare it away.
9020 Buddy's Circus LTJack KingRobert McKimson
Ben Clopton
BuddyNovember 8, 1934 (1934-11-08) [47] DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 6
Buddy holds a circus where various acts are shown.
9121Those Beautiful DamesMMFriz FrelengPaul Smith
Chuck Jones
N/A (one-shot cartoon)November 10, 1934 (1934-11-10) [27] DVD: Dames (extra, unrestored)

A poor orphan girl looks at all the pretty toys through a store window on a snowy night. While she sleeps in a cabin during the snowstorm, the toys in the store come to life.

Note: First WB cartoon produced in 2-strip Technicolor.
9222 Buddy's Adventures LTBen HardawayRobert McKimson
Don Williams
Buddy
Cookie
November 17, 1934 (1934-11-17) [50] N/A
Buddy and Cookie fly in a hot air balloon until a thunderstorm causes them to land in "Sourtown". When Buddy and Cookie try to entertain the locals with a singing and dancing performance, they get arrested and are led to the town's crabby king. Buddy attempts to introduce the joy of music to the royal court.
9323Pop Goes Your HeartMMFriz FrelengFrank Tipper
Sandy Walker
N/A (one-shot cartoon)December 8, 1934 (1934-12-08) [27] Blu-Ray: Sadie McKee (extra, restored)
When spring comes to the woods, forest animals go about their business. A bear scares all but one of the beavers away, and then trips over a fence while trying to shoo the bees away before running away covered in hay.
9424 Viva Buddy LTJack KingFrank Tipper
Cal Dalton
Buddy
Cookie
December 12, 1934 (1934-12-12) [47] N/A
Buddy and Cookie are in Mexico.
9525 Buddy the Dentist LTBen HardawayRollin Hamilton
Jack King
Buddy
Cookie
December 15, 1934 (1934-12-15) [47] N/A
Buddy prepares fudge for his girlfriend Cookie, but his dog Bozo spills it on the floor, eats it and gets a cavity in his teeth. So Buddy trys to pull the damaged tooth out.

1935

All Merrie Melodies cartoons are in 2-strip Technicolor until the end of the year, when the series adopts 3-strip Technicolor as its new color process, starting with Flowers for Madame.

With the sole exception of Hollywood Capers , all cartoons from this year are under copyright.

No.
overall
No. in yearTitleSeriesDirected byAnimated byRecurring CharactersOriginal release dateOfficial DVD/Blu-Ray Availability
961 Mr. and Mrs. Is the Name MM Friz Freleng Ben Clopton
Cal Dalton
Buddy
Cookie
January 19, 1935 (1935-01-19) [45] Blu-Ray: Collector's Choice: Vol. 3

Buddy and Cookie are mer-kids living in the sea.

Note: Only color appearance of Buddy and Cookie.
972Country BoyMMFriz Freleng Robert McKimson
Paul Smith
Peter RabbitFebruary 9, 1935 (1935-02-09) [27] N/A

Peter Rabbit sneaks into a garden while his siblings go to school.

Note: First appearance of Peter Rabbit.
983 I Haven't Got a Hat MMFriz Freleng Rollin Hamilton
Jack King
Porky Pig
Beans
Little Kitty
Ham and Ex
Oliver Owl
March 2, 1935 (1935-03-02) [51] DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 3
DVD: Porky Pig 101

Miss Cud introduces a school musical and recital, including Porky Pig stuttering "Paul Revere's Ride", Little Kitty forgetting her lines to "Mary Had a Little Lamb", and Ham and Ex singing "I Haven't Got a Hat". Meanwhile, Beans the Cat gets furious over Oliver Owl, including putting an unnamed dog and cat inside the piano.

Note: First appearance of Porky Pig, Beans, Little Kitty, Ham and Ex, and Oliver Owl.
994 Buddy's Pony Express LT Ben Hardaway Ben Clopton
Cal Dalton
Buddy
Cookie
March 9, 1935 (1935-03-09) [47] N/A
Buddy participates in a horse race in the Old West.
1005 Buddy's Theatre LTBen HardawayDon Williams
Sandy Walker
Buddy
Cookie
April 1, 1935 (1935-04-01) [27] N/A
Buddy sells tickets at a movie theater, and sets up the film reels in the auditorium. The things on the screen are a newsreel, a trailer for an upcoming event, and the main feature starring Cookie called "The Chinchilla".
1016Along Flirtation WalkMMFriz FrelengRobert McKimson
Paul Smith
N/A (one-shot cartoon)April 6, 1935 (1935-04-06) [27] N/A
On the night before a football game, anthropomorphic chicken students dance to a musical number and Plymouth Rock College. The college faces off against Rhode Island Red University.
1027 Buddy of the Legion LTBen Hardaway Bob Clampett
Chuck Jones
BuddyApril 6, 1935 (1935-04-06) [52] N/A
While cleaning a bookstore, Buddy finds a book about the Foreign Legion and dreams that he is the leader of the Legion.
1038 My Green Fedora MMFriz FrelengBob Clampett
Chuck Jones
Peter RabbitMay 4, 1935 (1935-05-04) [46] N/A

Peter Rabbit is assigned by his mother to babysit his baby brother Elmer. After the things Peter tries fail to stop Elmer from crying, Peter dresses in some old clothes, including a green fedora. When a weasel kidnaps Elmer, Peter must save him.

Note: Final appearance of Peter Rabbit.
1049 Buddy's Lost World LTJack KingRollin Hamilton
Sandy Walker
BuddyMay 18, 1935 (1935-05-18) [47] N/A
Buddy and his dog Bozo go into a prehistoric world of dinosaurs and cave people.
10510Into Your DanceMMFriz FrelengBen Clopton
Cal Dalton
N/A (one-shot cartoon)June 8, 1935 (1935-06-08) [27] DVD: Annie Oakley (extra, unrestored)
A concert is held on Captain Benny's show boat.
10611 Buddy's Bug Hunt LTJack KingRobert McKimson
Paul Smith
BuddyJune 22, 1935 (1935-06-22) [52] N/A
Buddy is a bug catcher catching various insects.
10712 Buddy in Africa LTBen HardawayDon Williams
Jack Carr
BuddyJuly 6, 1935 (1935-07-06) [52] N/A
Buddy is in Africa selling goods to natives and trying to overcome a gorilla.
10813Country MouseMMFriz FrelengDon Williams
Jack Carr
beans the cat Porky pigJuly 13, 1935 (1935-07-13) [27] Blu-Ray/DVD: Mouse Chronicles (extra, unrestored)
A mouse named Elmer wants to be a wrestler, but his grandmother tells him not to sneak out of his house.
10914 Buddy Steps Out LTJack KingBob Clampett
Chuck Jones
Buddy
Cookie
July 20, 1935 (1935-07-20) [52] N/A

While Buddy and Cookie go out on a date, things in Cookie's house come to life.

Note: Final appearance of Cookie.
11015The Merry Old SoulMMFriz FrelengRollin Hamilton
Riley Thomson
N/A (one-shot cartoon)August 2, 1935 (1935-08-02) [27] N/A
After Old King Cole and the Woman in the Shoe get married, they take care of a large number of children.
11116 Buddy the Gee Man LTJack KingSandy Walker
Cal Dalton
BuddyAugust 24, 1935 (1935-08-24) [47] DVD: G Men (extra, unrestored)

Buddy is a federal agent who works at a jail.

Note: Final appearance of Buddy.
11217 The Lady in Red MMFriz FrelengRobert McKimson
Ben Clopton
N/A (one-shot cartoon)September 7, 1935 (1935-09-07) [46] Blu-Ray: Joe's Apartment (extra, restored)
A Mexican cafeteria is overrun by cockroaches while the owner Manuel is out.
11318 A Cartoonist's Nightmare LTJack KingDon Williams
Paul Smith
Beans
Little Kitty (cameo)
September 14, 1935 (1935-09-14) [53] DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 6

It is closing day at an animation studio, but one animator needs to finish a drawing featuring Beans the Cat. In the animator's nightmare, Beans attempts to help him defeat a goblin.

Note: First black-and-white appearance of Beans.
11419Little Dutch PlateMMFriz FrelengPaul Smith
Bob Clampett
N/A (one-shot cartoon)October 19, 1935 (1935-10-19) [27] N/A
Things in a Dutch Kitchen come to life, including a girl on a plate, and a salt shaker boy. When the clock strikes midnight, the girl gets taken inside the clock and the boy must rescue her.
11520 Hollywood Capers LTJack KingRollin Hamilton
Chuck Jones
Beans
Little Kitty
Oliver Owl
Porky Pig (cameo)
October 19, 1935 (1935-10-19) [27] DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 3

Beans sneaks into a sound stage at a Hollywood film studio where Oliver Owl is directing a film starring Little Kitty. When Beans activates a Frankenstein-esque robot, chaos ensues and Beans must destroy it.

Notes:

  • First black-and-white appearance of Porky Pig and Little Kitty.
  • Only black-and-white appearance of Oliver Owl.
11621 Gold Diggers of '49 LT Tex Avery Bob Clampett
Chuck Jones
Porky Pig
Beans
Little Kitty
Ham and Ex
November 2, 1935 (1935-11-02) [30] DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 5
DVD: Porky Pig 101

Beans and Porky Pig go hunting for gold.

Notes:

11722 Billboard Frolics MMFriz FrelengCal Dalton
Sandy Walker
N/A (one-shot cartoon)November 16, 1935 (1935-11-16) [46] DVD: Captain Blood (extra, unrestored)

Billboards and signs come to life singing and dancing to the song "Merrily We Roll Along". A cat chases a chick interacting with the environment, and other advertisements rally to protect the chick.

Note: Final WB cartoon produced in 2-strip Technicolor.
11823Flowers for MadameMMFriz FrelengPaul Smith
Don Williams
N/A (one-shot cartoon)November 20, 1935 (1935-11-20) [27] N/A

Flowers come to life in a garden. When a match is burned by a magnifying glass, a fire starts and the flowers and snails escape.

Note: First WB cartoon produced in 3-strip Technicolor, although the original opening and closing titles are unknown as the cartoon was reissued as a Blue Ribbon in 1951.

1936

This year, the Merrie Melodies series adopts the iconic bullseye rings in its opening and closing titles alongside a script "That's all Folks!" text starting with I Wanna Play House and later the "Merrily We Roll Along" theme song starting with Boulevardier from the Bronx . The Looney Tunes series also adopts the zooming WB shield starting with The Phantom Ship .

With the exceptions of Boom Boom and Westward Whoa , all cartoons from this year are under copyright.

No.
overall
No. in yearTitleSeriesDirected byAnimated byRecurring CharactersOriginal release dateOfficial DVD/Blu-Ray Availability
1191 I Wanna Play House MM Friz Freleng Cal Dalton
Sandy Walker
N/A (one-shot cartoon)January 11, 1936 (1936-01-11) [46] N/A
Two bear cubs, one brown and one black sneak away from Papa Bear to play hide and seek. The black cub goes into a Gypsy trailer and gets drunk on cider. The little bears' harmless hijinks soon turn into danger on the runaway wagon.
1202 The Phantom Ship LT Jack King Paul Smith
Don Williams
Beans
Ham and Ex
February 1, 1936 (1936-02-01) [54] Blu-Ray: The Devil-Doll (extra, restored)

Beans, Ham and Ex fly to the Arctic on an aircraft. While exploring a frozen ship, Beans finds and defrosts a couple of frozen buccaneers who chase him and Ham and Ex who land back in the plane and take off. Beans then dodges an explosive powder keg and is launched into the air and caught by Ham and Ex before they fly home.

Note: First cartoon to feature the zooming WB shield.

First black-and-white appearance of Ham and Ex
1213 The Cat Came Back MMFriz Freleng Ben Clopton
Robert McKimson
N/A (one-shot cartoon)February 8, 1936 (1936-02-08) [46] Blu-Ray: The Walking Dead (extra, restored)
A curious kitten plays with an equally curious little mouse from across the hall, despite both being told by their mothers how bad the other's family is.
1224 Boom Boom LTJack KingCal Dalton
Sandy Walker
Porky Pig
Beans
February 29, 1936 (1936-02-29) [54] DVD: Porky Pig 101
Beans and Porky Pig are soldiers who are sent to a battlefield. After reading a message from the general held by enemy forces, Beans and Porky set off to rescue him.
1235 Page Miss Glory MM Tex Avery [u] Robert Cannon
Bob Clampett
Joe D'Igalo
Cal Dalton
A.C. Gamer
Ken Harris
Chuck Jones
Charles McKimson
Robert McKimson
Virgil Ross
Paul Smith
Sid Sutherland
Riley Thomson
Sandy Walker
Don Williams [v]
N/A (one-shot cartoon)March 7, 1936 (1936-03-07) [46] DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 6
Blu-Ray/DVD: Platinum Collection: Vol. 2
Locals prepare to welcome Miss Glory in Hicksville.
1246 Alpine Antics LTJack KingRiley Thomson
Jack Carr
Porky Pig
Beans
Little Kitty
March 9, 1936 (1936-03-09) [54] DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 5
DVD: Porky Pig 101
Beans and Porky Pig participate in a skiing contest.
1257 The Fire Alarm LTJack KingBen Clopton
Robert McKimson
Beans
Ham and Ex
March 9, 1936 (1936-03-09) [55] N/A
Ham and Ex play at a fire station.
1268 The Blow Out LTTex AveryChuck Jones
Sid Sutherland
Porky PigApril 4, 1936 (1936-04-04) [56] DVD: Porky Pig 101
The Mad Bomber has planned to blow up the entire city by placing time bombs in various buildings. Porky Pig must stop him in hopes for receiving money for ice cream sodas at an ice cream parlor.
1279 I'm a Big Shot Now MMFriz FrelengRiley Thomson
Jack Carr
N/A (one-shot cartoon)April 11, 1936 (1936-04-11) [46] DVD: Bullets or Ballots (extra, unrestored)
A gangster bird likes to prove his toughness by beating up on the police without the slightest provocation.
12810 Westward Whoa LTJack KingPaul Smith
Ben Clopton
Porky Pig
Beans
Little Kitty
Ham and Ex
April 25, 1936 (1936-04-25) [54] DVD: Porky Pig 101

A Western adaptation of "The Boy Who Cried Wolf" where Ham and Ex make Indian charge calls and Native Americans come out of the woods.

Note: Final appearance of Beans, Little Kitty and Ham and Ex.
12911 Plane Dippy LTTex AverySid Sutherland
Virgil Ross
Porky PigApril 30, 1936 (1936-04-30) [56] DVD: Porky Pig 101
Porky Pig applies for a job at the military. After failing a series of tests, he is sent on a wild ride in a voice-activated plane.
13012 Let It Be Me MMFriz FrelengRobert McKimson
Don Williams
Emily the ChickenMay 2, 1936 (1936-05-02) [46] DVD: Follow the Fleet (extra, unrestored)
Blu-Ray: The Walking Dead (extra, restored)
Blu-Ray: Collector's Vault: Vol. 1 (restored)

Emily the Chicken decides to go on a date with Mr. Bingo over Clem the Rooster.

Note: First appearance of Emily the Chicken.
13113I'd Love to Take Orders from YouMMTex AveryBob Clampett
Cecil Surry
N/A (one-shot cartoon)May 16, 1936 (1936-05-16) [27] Blu-Ray: Collector's Vault: Vol. 1
Father Scarecrow works hard all day in the cornfield. When the much smaller, Junior Scarecrow attempts to fill his father's shoes, his lack of size and intimidation skills render his scare tactics fruitless until, unbeknownst to Junior, Father Scarecrow gets his back. When Junior boasts of his supposed success to Mother Scarecrow, Father reminds son that Junior's not quite grown just yet.
13214 Fish Tales LTJack KingRobert McKimson
Don Williams
Porky PigMay 23, 1936 (1936-05-23) [57] DVD: Porky Pig 101
After catching a bunch of fish, Porky Pig has a dream where a fish catches him and tries to cook him for dinner.
13315 Bingo Crosbyana MMFriz FrelengCal Dalton
Sandy Walker
N/A (one-shot cartoon)May 30, 1936 (1936-05-30) [46] DVD: Swing Time (extra, unrestored)
A group of fun-loving insects have taken over a kitchen. The female insects promptly become enthralled by a crooning show-off of a fly, Bingo Crosbyana, who incurs the jealous resentment of their boyfriends. When a spider invades the kitchen, Bingo hides in a roll of wax paper, and the male insects team up to trap the spider on a sheet of fly paper.
13416Shanghaied ShipmatesLTJack KingPaul Smith
Joe D'Igalo
Porky PigJune 20, 1936 (1936-06-20) [53] DVD: Porky Pig 101
Porky Pig and his fellow shipmates are at a bar on a ship. They are forced to become part of the crew by a pirate captain who treats them poorly. After a week, the crew starts a mutiny. The captain attempts to stop them with his cannon, but it backfires and he is sent into the explosives store where all of the explosives kill him.
13517When I Yoo HooMMFriz FrelengRobert McKimson
Don Williams
N/A (one-shot cartoon)June 27, 1936 (1936-06-27) [27] N/A
the
13618 Porky's Pet LTJack KingCal Dalton
Sandy Walker
Porky Pig
Lulu
July 11, 1936 (1936-07-11) [46] DVD: Porky Pig 101

Porky Pig receives an offer from a big shot producer for him and his pet ostrich Lulu to be in his show. Porky and Lulu evade a "no pets" policy in a train, and eventually ride a handcar to the city.

Note: First appearance of Lulu.
13719 I Love to Singa MMTex AveryChuck Jones
Virgil Ross
Owl Jolson
Jack Bunny
July 18, 1936 (1936-07-18) [46] DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 2
Blu-Ray/DVD: Platinum Collection: Vol. 1

Owl Jolson wants to sing jazz instead of classical music.

Note: First appearance of Jack Bunny.
13820Porky the Rain-MakerLTTex AveryCecil Surry
Sid Sutherland
Porky Pig
Phineas Pig
August 1, 1936 (1936-08-01) [27] DVD: Porky Pig 101

Porky Pig's family's farm animals are hungry, but when Porky buys weather pills instead of animal feed, his father Phineas gets angry and throws them, which spill all over. The animals gobble up the pills and "weather" the consequences. A duck snaps a rain pill and spits it into the sky to make it rain.

Notes:

  • First appearance of Phineas Pig.
  • Remade in color as Sioux Me (1939).
13921 Sunday Go to Meetin' Time MMFriz FrelengRobert McKimson
Don Williams
N/A (one-shot cartoon)August 8, 1936 (1936-08-08) [46] N/A

Nicodemus tries to steal chickens and dreams of being sent to hell.

Note: One of the Censored Eleven.
14022 Porky's Poultry Plant LT Frank Tashlin Don Williams
Volney White
Porky PigAugust 22, 1936 (1936-08-22) [57] DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 4
DVD: Porky Pig 101

Porky Pig runs a poultry plant where he feeds food to chickens, ducks and geese. When a chickenhawk steals some of the birds, Porky sets off on his plane to rescue them.

Note: First cartoon directed by Frank Tashlin, and to be scored by Carl Stalling.
14123At Your Service MadameMMFriz FrelengDon Williams
Cal Dalton
W.C. Squeals
Piggy Hamhock
August 29, 1936 (1936-08-29) [27] N/A

A widow pig receives unwanted attention from W.C. Squeals, who finds a newspaper with an article about her inheritance. While Squeals attempts to steal money from her safe, Piggy Hamhock and his siblings make it difficult for him to succeed, eventually making him lose.

Note: First appearance of W.C. Squeals and Piggy Hamhock.
14224Porky's Moving DayLTJack KingPaul Smith
Joe D'Igalo
Porky PigSeptember 12, 1936 (1936-09-12) [58] DVD: Porky Pig 101

Porky Pig's moving company is called by a woman, whose house is about to fall off a cliff and into the sea.

Note: Final WB cartoon directed by Jack King.
14325 Toy Town Hall MMFriz FrelengRobert McKimson
Sandy Walker
N/A (one-shot cartoon)September 19, 1936 (1936-09-19) [46] DVD: Shall We Dance (extra, unrestored)
Blu-Ray: The Great Ziegfeld (extra, restored)
A young tot's toys come to life at night and put on a musical version of Fred Allen's Town Hall Tonight .
14426 Milk and Money LTTex AveryChuck Jones
Virgil Ross
Porky Pig
Phineas Pig
October 3, 1936 (1936-10-03) [57] DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 5
DVD: Porky Pig 101

Porky Pig and his father Phineas are doing different jobs on the farm, including ploughing with their horse Dobbin. Hank Horsefly disturbs them, and Mr. Viper the snake wants to evict Porky and Phineas.

Note: First cartoon to only feature a single character's face on the title card.
14527 Boulevardier from the Bronx MMFriz FrelengPaul Smith
Cal Dalton
Emily the ChickenOctober 10, 1936 (1936-10-10) [46] N/A

A team of chickens, including Dizzy Dan and Emily's boyfriend Claude, play a baseball game in Hickville.

Note: First cartoon to use the "Merrily We Roll Along" opening theme.
14628 Don't Look Now MMTex AveryBob Clampett
Joe D'Igalo
N/A (one-shot cartoon)November 7, 1936 (1936-11-07) [46] N/A
On Valentine's Day, Cupid makes people fall in love, while Satan does everything possible to undermine the relationships.
14729 Little Beau Porky LTFrank Tashlin Robert Bentley
Nelson Demorest
Porky PigNovember 14, 1936 (1936-11-14) [57] DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 4
DVD: Porky Pig 101
Porky Pig is in the French Foreign Legion as a camel scrubber, but after fighting off the enemy, ends up as Commandant.
14830 The CooCoo Nut Grove MMFriz FrelengRobert McKimson
Sandy Walker
Ben Birdie
W.C. Squeals (cameo)
November 28, 1936 (1936-11-28) [46] DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 3

Many caricatures of Hollywood stars hold performances at the CooCoo Nut Groove.

Note: First appearance of Ben Birdie.
14931The Village SmithyLTTex AveryCecil Surry
Sid Sutherland
Porky PigDecember 5, 1936 (1936-12-05) [27] DVD: Porky Pig 101
Based on the poem "The Village Blacksmith", Porky Pig gives the blacksmith a rubber horseshoe, and then a hot horseshoe on the back of the horse by accident.
15032 Porky in the North Woods LTFrank TashlinVolney White
Norman McCabe
Porky PigDecember 19, 1936 (1936-12-19) [57] DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 4
DVD: Porky Pig 101
Porky Pig has to combat a rough French Canadian who causes havoc in the North Woods, including setting the forest on fire, and trapping innocent forest animals.

1937

Starting this year, Carl W. Stalling would be the composer on almost every cartoon until To Itch His Own in 1958. The Looney Tunes series also adopts "The Merry-Go-Round Broke Down" theme song starting with Rover's Rival. Story credits were also implemented for this year, with The Lyin' Mouse being the first cartoon to feature a story credit, however they aren't fully implemented until 1941.

All cartoons from this year are under copyright, except where noted.

No.
overall
No. in yearTitleSeriesDirected byAnimated byRecurring CharactersOriginal release dateOfficial DVD/Blu-Ray Availability
1511He Was Her Man MM Friz Freleng Paul Smith
Cal Dalton
N/A (one-shot cartoon)January 2, 1937 (1937-01-02) [27] N/A
After a mistreated wife finds that her husband has left home for another woman, she attempts to get him back.
1522Porky the Wrestler LT Tex Avery Chuck Jones
Elmer Wait
Porky Pig January 9, 1937 (1937-01-09) [27] DVD: Porky Pig 101
Porky Pig travels to a wrestling match with the wrestling champ.
1533 Pigs Is Pigs MMFriz Freleng Robert McKimson
Paul Smith
Piggy Hamhock January 30, 1937 (1937-01-30) [59] DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 3

Piggy Hamhock, who always feels hungry, is scolded by his mother for his bad eating habits, fearing he would explode if they continue.

Note: Final appearance of Piggy Hamhock.
1544Porky's Road RaceLT Frank Tashlin Robert Bentley
Joe D'Igalo
Porky PigFebruary 7, 1937 (1937-02-07) [27] DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 3
DVD: Porky Pig 101
Porky Pig participates in a car race against many celebrity caricatures.
1555Picador PorkyLTTex AveryChuck Jones
Sid Sutherland
Porky PigFebruary 27, 1937 (1937-02-27) [27] DVD: Porky Pig 101

Porky Pig participates in a bullfight in Mexico.

Note: First short where Mel Blanc provides voice characterizations. [60]
1566 I Only Have Eyes For You MMTex Avery Bob Clampett
Virgil Ross
N/A (one-shot cartoon)February 27, 1937 (1937-02-27) [61] Blu-Ray: Collector's Choice: Vol. 3
An ice delivery bird is wooed by a spinster bird, while the Iceman wants Katie Canary who rebuffs his overtures, as she has dreams of marrying a radio crooner.
1577 The Fella with a Fiddle MMFriz FrelengCal Dalton
Ken Harris
N/A (one-shot cartoon)March 27, 1937 (1937-03-27) [46] N/A
J. Field Mouse tells his grandchildren the story of a mouse with a fiddle whose greed and dishonesty became his undoing.
1588 Porky's Romance LTFrank TashlinRobert Bentley
Joe D'Igalo
Porky Pig
Petunia Pig
April 3, 1937 (1937-04-03) [62] DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 3
DVD: Porky Pig 101

Porky Pig buys gifts for his girlfriend Petunia, but when he arrives at her house, she is disgusted to see him and sends him home. Porky dreams of marrying Petunia and doing chores while she is a couch potato.

Note: First appearance of Petunia Pig.
1599 She Was an Acrobat's Daughter MMFriz FrelengRobert McKimson
A.C. Gamer
N/A (one-shot cartoon)April 10, 1937 (1937-04-10) [63] DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 3
A local movie theater shows two newsreels, a sing-along to the title song, and the main feature film, The Petrified Florist. A baby goose annoys his father and ruins the movie in the projection room.
16010 Porky's Duck Hunt LTTex AveryVirgil Ross
Robert Cannon
Daffy Duck
Porky Pig
April 17, 1937 (1937-04-17) [64] DVD: Essential Daffy Duck
DVD: Porky Pig 101
Blu-Ray: Collector's Vault: Vol. 1

Porky Pig prepares for duck hunting but encounters numerous mishaps, including Daffy Duck repeatedly tricking him.

Note: First appearance of Daffy Duck.
16111 Ain't We Got Fun MMTex AveryChuck Jones
Bob Clampett
N/A (one-shot cartoon)May 1, 1937 (1937-05-01) [46] DVD: The Life of Emile Zola (extra, unrestored)
A cat is tricked by a group of fun-loving mice into taking the blame for the mess they created and gets thrown out of the house into the snow by his cantankerous old owner.
16212 Porky and Gabby LT Ub Iwerks Chuck Jones
Bob Clampett
Porky Pig
Gabby Goat
May 15, 1937 (1937-05-15) [62] DVD: Porky Pig 101

Porky Pig and Gabby Goat's camping trip is foiled by car trouble.

Notes:

  • First appearance of Gabby Goat.
  • First of two WB cartoons directed by Ub Iwerks.
16313 Clean Pastures MMFriz FrelengPaul Smith
Phil Monroe
N/A (one-shot cartoon)May 22, 1937 (1937-05-22) [46] N/A

Angelic caricatures of African Americans go from Heaven to Harlem to get people to paradise.

Note: One of the Censored Eleven.
16414 Uncle Tom's Bungalow MMTex AverySid Sutherland
Virgil Ross
N/A (one-shot cartoon)June 5, 1937 (1937-06-05) [27] N/A

A parody of the 1852 novel Uncle Tom's Cabin and of the "plantation melodrama" genre of the 1930s.

Note: One of the Censored Eleven.
16515Porky's BuildingLTFrank Tashlin Volney White
Norman McCabe
Porky Pig
Dirty Digg
June 19, 1937 (1937-06-19) [27] DVD: Porky Pig 101

Porky Pig and Dirty Digg, two building contractors, are in a war for the deal to build the town hall. Both of them offer low fees, and the mayor proclaims that they will both get to build their buildings, but whoever finishes first will get the contract.

Note: First appearance of Dirty Digg.
16616Streamlined Greta GreenMMFriz FrelengCal Dalton
Ken Harris
N/A (one-shot cartoon)June 19, 1937 (1937-06-19) [27] Blu-Ray: Collector's Choice: Vol. 4
In a town of anthropomorphic vehicles, a young male car dreams of being a taxi. When he is told by his mother about school, he goes into the big city instead.
16717Sweet SiouxMMFriz FrelengRobert McKimson
A.C. Gamer
N/A (one-shot cartoon)June 26, 1937 (1937-06-26) [27] N/A
An Indian take on the American West.
16818 Porky's Super Service LTUb IwerksChuck Jones
Bob Clampett
Porky PigJuly 3, 1937 (1937-07-03) [62] DVD: Porky Pig 101

While working at a gas station, Porky Pig has to deal with a bratty baby that won't stop bothering him.

Note: Second and final WB cartoon directed by Ub Iwerks.
16919 Egghead Rides Again MMTex AveryPaul Smith
Irven Spence
Egghead July 17, 1937 (1937-07-17) [65] Blu-Ray: Collector's Choice: Vol. 3

After Egghead gets kicked out of his house, he applies to be a "cow-puncher".

Notes:

  • First appearance of Egghead. [66]
  • First cartoon to use the "zooming sound" on the WB logo.
17020 Porky's Badtime Story LTBob ClampettChuck JonesPorky Pig
Gabby Goat
July 24, 1937 (1937-07-24) [62] DVD: Porky Pig 101

Porky Pig and Gabby Goat are warned by their boss that if they oversleep and be late two times, they would be fired from their job.

Note: First cartoon directed by Bob Clampett.
17121Plenty of Money and YouMMFriz FrelengCal Dalton
Phil Monroe
The OstrichJuly 31, 1937 (1937-07-31) [27] DVD: Gold Diggers of 1937 (extra, unrestored)
Blu-Ray: The Prince and the Pauper (extra, restored)

One of the hen's eggs is revealed to be an ostrich who causes chaos.

Note: First appearance of the Ostrich.
17222 Porky's Railroad LTFrank TashlinRobert Bentley
Joe D'Igalo
Porky Pig
Dirty Digg
August 7, 1937 (1937-08-07) [62] DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 4
DVD: Porky Pig 101

Porky Pig and his 2-2-2 typed locomotive (#131⁄2 "Toots") travel the "15th Century Unlimited" and endure a larger streamliner and stubborn bull who crosses the tracks.

Notes:

17323A Sunbonnet BlueMMTex AveryVirgil RossN/A (one-shot cartoon)August 21, 1937 (1937-08-21) [27] Blu-Ray: The Prince and the Pauper (extra, restored)
After the "Snobby hatte Shoppe" closes for the night, mice from a hole have a party at the closed store.
17424 Get Rich Quick Porky LTBob ClampettChuck JonesPorky Pig
Gabby Goat
August 28, 1937 (1937-08-28) [62] DVD: Porky Pig 101

A dog-faced con artist named John Gusher gives Porky Pig and Gabby Goat a job to make oil.

Notes:

17525 Speaking of the Weather MMFrank TashlinJoe D'Igalo
Volney White
N/A (one-shot cartoon)September 4, 1937 (1937-09-04) [27] DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 3
Characters from books and magazines come to life in a closed drugstore at midnight.
17626 Porky's Garden LTTex AverySid Sutherland
Elmer Wait
Porky PigSeptember 11, 1937 (1937-09-11) [62] DVD: Porky Pig 101

An agricultural farm is giving prizes for the person who makes the largest homegrown project. Porky and a rival neighbor both plan to win the agricultural farm prize, Porky with his garden and the neighbor with his chickens. After the chickens dislike the neighbor's feed, they eat all of the things in Porky's garden except for his pumpkin.

Note: Public Domain
17727 Dog Daze MMFriz FrelengRobert McKimson
A.C. Gamer
N/A (one-shot cartoon)September 18, 1937 (1937-09-18) [46] Blu-Ray: Rover Dangerfield (extra, restored)
Various dogs participate in a dog show.
17828 I Wanna Be a Sailor MMTex AveryPaul Smith
Virgil Ross
N/A (one-shot cartoon)September 25, 1937 (1937-09-25) [46] Blu-Ray: Collector's Choice: Vol. 2

Peter Parrot wants to be a sailor instead of having a cracker.

Note: Public Domain
17929Rover's RivalLTBob ClampettChuck JonesPorky PigOctober 9, 1937 (1937-10-09) [27] DVD: Porky Pig 101

Porky Pig teaches his dog Rover some tricks. A rival puppy wants to kill Porky.

Note: First cartoon to use "The Merry-Go-Round Broke Down" as its opening theme and the drum ending card with Porky saying "That's all Folks!".
18030 The Lyin' Mouse MMFriz FrelengKen HarrisLeo the LionOctober 16, 1937 (1937-10-16) [46] DVD: Mouse Chronicles (extra, unrestored)

A gray mouse tells a cat the story of The Lion and the Mouse.

Story by: Tedd Pierce

Note: First appearance of Leo the Lion.
18131 The Case of the Stuttering Pig LTFrank TashlinVolney WhitePorky Pig
Petunia Pig
October 30, 1937 (1937-10-30) [62] DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 4
DVD: Porky Pig 101

Porky Pig and his siblings learn of their inheritance from their late uncle Solomon. However, their seemingly benevolent lawyer, Goodwill, drinks a Jekyll and Hyde potion that transforms into a monster who kidnaps all of his siblings.

Story by: Melvin Millar
18232 Little Red Walking Hood MMTex AveryIrven Spence Elmer Fudd November 6, 1937 (1937-11-06) [65] DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 5

An adaptation of "Little Red Riding Hood" with Elmer Fudd.

Story by: Cal Howard

Note: First appearance of an early version of Elmer Fudd. [66] [67]
18333Porky's Double TroubleLTFrank TashlinJoe D'IgaloPorky Pig
Petunia Pig
November 13, 1937 (1937-11-13) [27] DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 5
DVD: Porky Pig 101

A killer pig kidnaps Porky and disguises himself as the bank teller that Porky is. Porky's girlfriend Petunia, who discovers Porky has been kidnapped, decides to go out with the killer.

Story by: George Manuell

Note: Final appearance of Petunia Pig before her official redesign in Porky's Picnic (1939).
18434 The Woods Are Full of Cuckoos MMFrank TashlinRobert BentleyBen Birdie
Jack Bunny
W.C. Field Mouse
December 4, 1937 (1937-12-04) [46] DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 3

Many forest animal caricatures of celebrities sing the title song in different styles during the "Woodland Community Swing Variety Show".

Story by: Melvin Millar

Notes:

  • Final appearance of Ben Birdie.
  • First appearance of W.C. Field Mouse.
18535Porky's Hero AgencyLTBob ClampettChuck JonesPorky PigDecember 4, 1937 (1937-12-04) [27] DVD: Porky Pig 101
Porky Pig reads the story of the gorgon, a Greek myth about a woman who turned everyone she looked at into stone. When he goes to bed, he dreams of being a Greek hero named "Porkykarkus".
18636 September in the Rain MMFriz FrelengCal DaltonN/A (one-shot cartoon)December 18, 1937 (1937-12-18) [46] N/A

On a rainy evening, product logos come to life.

Story by: Tedd Pierce

1938

With the exceptions of Jungle Jitters and Have You Got Any Castles , all cartoons from this year are under copyright.

No.
overall
No. in yearTitleSeriesDirected byAnimated byRecurring CharactersOriginal release dateOfficial DVD/Blu-Ray Availability
1871 Daffy Duck & Egghead MM Tex Avery Virgil Ross Daffy Duck
Egghead
January 1, 1938 (1938-01-01) [68] DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 3
DVD: Essential Daffy Duck
Blu-Ray: Collector's Vault: Vol. 1

Daffy Duck has a battle with Egghead.

Story by: Ben Hardaway

Notes:

  • First color appearance of Daffy Duck.
  • First use of Daffy Duck's name.
1882Porky's Poppa LT Bob Clampett Chuck Jones Porky Pig
Phineas Pig
January 15, 1938 (1938-01-15) [27] DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 5
DVD: Porky Pig 101
Phineas Pig's cow stops producing milk, forcing him to buy an Acme Creamlined cow.
1893My Little BuckarooMM Friz Freleng Robert McKimson N/A (one-shot cartoon)January 29, 1938 (1938-01-29) [27] N/A

A sheriff pig tries to catch a thief who stole a townsfolk's possessions.

Story by: Tedd Pierce
1904Porky at the CrocaderoLT Frank Tashlin Volney White Porky PigFebruary 5, 1938 (1938-02-05) [27] DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 5
DVD: Porky Pig 101

While at the Crocadero night club, Porky Pig dreams of becoming a bandleader, but he finds out that he has no money. When his boss's bandleaders fail to show up, Porky imitates them.

Story by: Lew Landsman
1915 Jungle Jitters MMFriz Freleng Phil Monroe N/A (one-shot cartoon)February 19, 1938 (1938-02-19) [46] N/A

A primitive tribe of Africans live in a modern-day jungle. A dog-faced salesman named Elmer comes by to offer them the latest in "assorted useful, useless, utensils".

Story by: George Manuell

Note: One of the Censored Eleven.
1926 What Price Porky LTBob ClampettChuck Jones
Robert Cannon
Daffy Duck
Porky Pig
February 26, 1938 (1938-02-26) [68] DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 5
DVD: Porky Pig 101
When Porky Pig goes to feed his chickens, a group of ducks steal the corn he sets out. After sending a document filled with insults from the ducks' "ducktator" (Daffy Duck, a.k.a. "General Quacko"), war erupts between the chickens and the ducks.
1937The Sneezing WeaselMMTex Avery Sid Sutherland N/A (one-shot cartoon)March 12, 1938 (1938-03-12) [27] Blu-Ray: Collector's Choice: Vol. 4

A brown chick named Wilbur gets a cold after catching a worm in the rain. He sneezes on Willy the weasel, who pretends to be a doctor.

Story by: Cal Howard
1948Porky's Phoney ExpressLTCal Howard
Cal Dalton
Herman CohenPorky PigMarch 19, 1938 (1938-03-19) [27] DVD: Porky Pig 101

While sweeping the floors at a mail depot, Porky Pig is told by his boss to deliver mail to Red Gulch. Porky rides his horse there, but Indians follow him.

Story by: Melvin Millar
1959A Star is HatchedMMFriz FrelengRobert McKimsonEmily the ChickenApril 2, 1938 (1938-04-02) [27] Blu-Ray: A Star is Born (extra, restored)

Emily the Chicken reads a movie magazine and goes to Hollywood to find the "Megaphone" man.

Story by: Tedd Pierce

Notes:

  • Final appearance of Emily the Chicken.
  • Final cartoon directed by Friz Freleng until Confederate Honey in 1940.
19610 Porky's Five & Ten LTBob ClampettChuck Jones
John Carey
Porky PigApril 16, 1938 (1938-04-16) [62] DVD: Porky Pig 101 (unrestored)
Blu-Ray: Sweethearts (extra, restored)
Porky Pig sets sail for the Boola-Boola islands in the South Seas with a sailboat full of cargo and plans to open a five and dime store, until a swordfish cuts a hole in the hull.
19711 The Penguin Parade MMTex Avery Paul Smith N/A (one-shot cartoon)April 23, 1938 (1938-04-23) [46] Blu-Ray: Collector's Choice: Vol. 2

A nightclub for penguins called "The Club Iceberg" is held in the Arctic.

Story by: Ben Hardaway

Screenplay and lyrics by: Byron Gay
19812 Porky's Hare Hunt LTBen Hardaway [w] Volney WhitePorky PigApril 30, 1938 (1938-04-30) [57] Blu-Ray/DVD: Platinum Collection: Vol. 2
DVD: Porky Pig 101

Porky Pig goes on a rabbit hunt, but a white rabbit evades Porky from shooting him.

Story by: Howard Baldwin
19913 Now That Summer Is Gone MMFrank TashlinRobert McKimsonN/A (one-shot cartoon)May 14, 1938 (1938-05-14) [46] DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 4

A young squirrel seeks easy gains of nuts through gambling despite his father's cautionary warnings.

Story by: Fred Neiman
20014Injun TroubleLTBob ClampettChuck Jones
Izzy Ellis
Porky Pig
Sloppy Moe
Injun Joe
May 21, 1938 (1938-05-21) [27] DVD: Porky Pig 101

Porky

Notes:

  • First appearance of Sloppy Moe.
  • Not to be confused with the later 1969 Merrie Melodies cartoon of the same name.
  • Remade in color as Wagon Heels (1945).
20115 The Isle of Pingo Pongo MMTex Avery Irven Spence Elmer Fudd May 28, 1938 (1938-05-28) [70] N/A

A "spot gag" cartoon set on the island "Pingo Pongo", which is inhabited by African Americans.

Story by: George Manuell

Notes:

  • One of the Censored Eleven
  • First "spot gag" cartoon. [71]
20216Porky the FiremanLTFrank Tashlin Robert Bentley Porky PigJune 4, 1938 (1938-06-04) [27] DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 4
DVD: Porky Pig 101

Porky Pig is a firefighter who, along with his friends, has to save a theatrical boarding house from burning down.

Story by: Melvin Millar
20317 Katnip Kollege MMCal Howard
Cal Dalton
Joe D'IgaloN/A (one-shot cartoon)June 11, 1938 (1938-06-11) [46] DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 2
Blu-Ray/DVD: Platinum Collection: Vol. 1

In the "Swingology" classroom at Katnip Kollege, the Professor needs each student to sing their lessons to a jazz rhythm.

Story by: Fred Neiman
20418 Porky's Party LTBob ClampettChuck Jones
Norman McCabe
Porky Pig
Penguin
Goosey
June 25, 1938 (1938-06-25) [62] DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 3
DVD: Porky Pig 101

It is Porky Pig's birthday, but animals at the party cause chaos.

Note: First appearance of Goosey.
20519 Have You Got Any Castles MMFrank Tashlin Ken Harris N/A (one-shot cartoon)June 25, 1938 (1938-06-25) [46] DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 2

Characters from well-known works of literary fiction come to life inside of a library after hours.

Story by: Jack Miller
20620 Love and Curses MMBen Hardaway
Cal Dalton
Herman CohenN/A (one-shot cartoon)July 9, 1938 (1938-07-09) [46] DVD: Gold Diggers in Paris (extra, unrestored)
Blu-Ray: The Shining Hour (extra, restored)
Blu-Ray: Sweethearts (extra, restored)

An old hero couple, Harold and Emily, look through a photo album including pictures of their younger selves and the villain Roger St. Clair.

Story by: Melvin Millar
20721 Cinderella Meets Fella MMTex AveryVirgil RossElmer FuddJuly 23, 1938 (1938-07-23) [72] Blu-Ray: Collector's Choice: Vol. 3

An adaptation of "Cinderella" where Elmer Fudd plays Prince Charming.

Story by: Tedd Pierce
20822 Porky's Spring Planting LTFrank TashlinJoe D'IgaloPorky PigJuly 25, 1938 (1938-07-25) [62] DVD: Porky Pig 101

Porky Pig and his dog Streamline plant many vegetables on the farm. When the crops are fully grown, chickens make a diner out of the field.

Story by: George Manuell
20923 Porky & Daffy LTBob ClampettRobert Cannon
John Carey
Daffy Duck
Porky Pig
August 6, 1938 (1938-08-06) [68] DVD: Porky Pig 101 (unrestored)
Blu-Ray: Angels with Dirty Faces (extra, restored)
In the home of Porky Pig and Daffy Duck, Porky finds an ad about a boxing rooster. Daffy is awoken to warm up and eventually participates.
21024 The Major Lied 'Til Dawn MMFrank TashlinPhil MonroeN/A (one-shot cartoon)August 13, 1938 (1938-08-13) [46] N/A

A big game hunter tells a little boy stories about hunting in Africa.

Story by: Rich Hogan
21125 Wholly Smoke LTFrank TashlinRobert BentleyPorky PigAugust 27, 1938 (1938-08-27) [62] DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 5
Blu-Ray/DVD: Platinum Collection: Vol. 3
DVD: Porky Pig 101

On his way to church, Porky Pig encounters a bully practicing smoking tricks. Porky fails to replicate him and has a nightmare where he is force-fed by tobacco products.

Story by: George Manuell
21226 A-Lad-In Bagdad MMCal Howard
Cal Dalton
Volney WhiteEggheadAugust 27, 1938 (1938-08-27) [73] N/A

An adaptation of "Aladdin" featuring Egghead.

Story by: Dave Monahan
21327 Cracked Ice MMFrank TashlinRobert McKimsonW.C. SquealsSeptember 10, 1938 (1938-09-10) [46] DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 4

While ice skating, W.C. Squeals hears a black bird in a hole in the ice. After a dog saves the bird and thaws him, the dog makes margaritas for the bird and himself. Squeals is led by a drunk fish to an ice skating contest and wins.

Story by: Jack Miller

Note: Final appearance of W.C. Squeals.
21428 A Feud There Was MMTex AverySid SutherlandElmer FuddSeptember 24, 1938 (1938-09-24) [72] Blu-Ray: Collector's Choice: Vol. 3

The Weavers and McCoys shoot at each other with their guns. When Elmer Fudd enters the story, he attempts to preach peace to both families from the boundary line.

Story by: Melvin Millar

Note: First use of Elmer Fudd's name.
21529 Porky in Wackyland LTBob ClampettNorman McCabe
Izzy Ellis
Porky Pig
Yoyo Dodo
September 24, 1938 (1938-09-24) [62] DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 2
Blu-Ray/DVD: Platinum Collection: Vol. 2
DVD: Porky Pig 101

Porky Pig travels to Africa to hunt for the last do-do bird.

Notes:

21630 Little Pancho Vanilla MMFrank TashlinRobert McKimsonN/A (one-shot cartoon)October 8, 1938 (1938-10-08) [46] DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 4

A Mexican boy named Pancho dreams of being a real toreador, despite his mother not wanting him to fight bulls.

Story by: Tedd Pierce
21731Porky's Naughty NephewLTBob ClampettRobert CannonPorky Pig
Pinky Pig
October 15, 1938 (1938-10-15) [27] DVD: Porky Pig 101

Porky Pig takes his nephew Pinky to a beach. While Porky tries to take a nap, Pinky hits him with a shovel. Pinky then tries to scare Porky with a fake shark in a swimming contest.

Story by: Warren Foster

Note: First appearance of Pinky Pig.
21832 Johnny Smith and Poker-Huntas MMTex AveryPaul SmithElmer FuddOctober 22, 1938 (1938-10-22) [70] N/A

Elmer Fudd plays Johnny Smith, who falls in love with Poker-Huntas.

Story by: Rich Hogan
21933 Porky in Egypt LTBob ClampettNorman McCabePorky PigNovember 5, 1938 (1938-11-05) [62] DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 3
Blu-Ray/DVD: Platinum Collection: Vol. 2
DVD: Porky Pig 101

Porky Pig is a tourist in Egypt. When he misses his caravan, he wanders into the desert with Humpty Bumpty the camel.

Story by: Ernest Gee
22034 You're an Education MMFrank TashlinRobert McKimsonN/A (one-shot cartoon)November 5, 1938 (1938-11-05) [46] DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 4

Many literary characters come to life during a midnight adventure.

Story by: Dave Monahan

Note: Final WB cartoon directed by Frank Tashlin until Porky Pig's Feat in 1943.
22135 The Night Watchman MMChuck JonesKen HarrisN/A (one-shot cartoon)November 19, 1938 (1938-11-19) [46] DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 4

A feline watchman gets sick, so his kitten son is asked to watch the kitchen. When the gangland-style rats find out that he is the one on duty, they try to take over.

Story by: Tedd Pierce

Note: First cartoon directed by Chuck Jones.
22236 The Daffy Doc LTBob ClampettJohn Carey
Vive Risto
Daffy Duck
Porky Pig
November 26, 1938 (1938-11-26) [68] DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 5
DVD: Essential Daffy Duck
DVD: Porky Pig 101
Dr. Daffy Duck's antics in the operating room of The Stitch in Time Hospital cause chaos. When he spots Porky Pig after his expulsion, Daffy brings him into the hospital for an unnecessary examination.
22337 Daffy Duck in Hollywood MMTex AveryVirgil RossDaffy DuckDecember 12, 1938 (1938-12-12) [53] DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 3

Daffy Duck wants to be an actor at Wonder Studios.

Story by: Dave Monahan
22438Porky the GobLTBen Hardaway
Cal Dalton
Gil Turner Porky PigDecember 17, 1938 (1938-12-17) [27] DVD: Porky Pig 101

Porky Pig is on a battleship mostly run by dogs. The captain and the crew receive a radio message about a reward for capturing a pirate submarine. When most of the crew leaves on planes, Porky must defend the ship from the submarine.

Story by: Melvin Millar
22539 Count Me Out MMBen Hardaway
Cal Dalton
Herman CohenEggheadDecember 17, 1938 (1938-12-17) [74] DVD: The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse (extra, unrestored)
Blu-Ray: Sweethearts (extra, restored)

Egghead dreams of battling dog-like champion Biff Stew in a wrestling match.

Story by: Melvin Millar
22640The Mice Will PlayMMTex AverySid SutherlandN/A (one-shot cartoon)December 31, 1938 (1938-12-31) [27] Blu-Ray/DVD: Mouse Chronicles (extra, unrestored)

A lot of mice play outside of their mouse holes.

Story by: Jack Miller

1939

All cartoons from this year are under copyright, except where noted.

No.
overall
No. in yearTitleSeriesDirected byAnimated byRecurring CharactersOriginal release dateOfficial DVD/Blu-Ray Availability
2271The Lone Stranger and Porky LT Bob Clampett Izzy Ellis
Robert Cannon
Porky Pig January 7, 1939 (1939-01-07) [27] DVD: Porky Pig 101
Porky Pig is a stagecoach driver being robbed by a bad guy. The Lone Stranger must defeat him before it is too late.
2282Dog Gone Modern MM Chuck Jones Phil Monroe The Two Curious PuppiesJanuary 14, 1939 (1939-01-14) [27] Blu-Ray: The Return of Doctor X (extra, restored)

Two Curious Puppies, one big and one small, look over a sign of an electric house model. Once inside the house, they explore it and play with various hazardous devices.

Story by: Rich Hogan

Note: First appearance of The Two Curious Puppies.
2293It's an Ill WindLT Ben Hardaway
Cal Dalton
Herman CohenPorky Pig
Dizzy Duck
January 28, 1939 (1939-01-28) [27] DVD: Porky Pig 101 (unrestored)
Blu-Ray: Idiot's Delight (extra, restored)

Porky Pig and his friend Dizzy Duck go fishing, but their trip is ruined by a thunderstorm. They find shelter in an old yacht club house that appears to be haunted, but their biggest problems come from a bearskin on a chair, a dog stuck in a diving helmet, and, most of all, their own clumsiness.

Story by: Melvin Millar

Note: First appearance of Dizzy Duck.
2304 Hamateur Night MM Tex Avery Paul Smith Elmer Fudd January 28, 1939 (1939-01-28) [74] Blu-Ray: Collector's Choice: Vol. 2

A disinterested dogface hosts an amateur talent night at the "Warmer Bros. Theatre". Most of the acts are rejected by the judge pig.

Story by: Jack Miller

Note: Public Domain
2315 Robin Hood Makes Good MMChuck Jones Robert McKimson N/A (one-shot cartoon)February 12, 1939 (1939-02-12) [46] Blu-Ray: Collector's Vault: Vol. 1

Three squirrels read a book about "Robin Hood" and decide to the part of the legendary medieval outlaw. When the biggest squirrels get kidnapped by a fox it is up to smallest squirrel to save them.

Story by: Dave Monahan

Note: Public Domain
2326Porky's Tire TroubleLTBob Clampett Norman McCabe Porky PigFebruary 18, 1939 (1939-02-18) [27] DVD: Porky Pig 101

Porky works at the Snappy Rubber Company. His dog Flat Foot Flookey sneaks in to evade a "no pets" policy and Porky fails to prevent him from letting him out.

Story by: Warren Foster
2337 Gold Rush Daze MMBen Hardaway
Cal Dalton
Gil Turner N/A (one-shot cartoon)February 25, 1939 (1939-02-25) [46] N/A

A dog-faced gas station attendant tells the story of his fruitless chase for gold to a prospector; since 1849, the attendant pursued strikes around the world and never had any success.

Story by: Melvin Millar

Note: Public Domain
2348 A Day at the Zoo MMTex Avery Rollin Hamilton Elmer FuddMarch 11, 1939 (1939-03-11) [70] Blu-Ray: Collector's Vault: Vol. 1

A "spot gag" cartoon set in the "Kalama Zoo" featuring animal-related gags, including two skunk gags, three monkey gags, and a running gag where Elmer Fudd repeatedly taunts a lion in its cage.

Story by: Melvin Millar

Note: Public Domain
2359 Porky's Movie Mystery LTBob ClampettJohn CareyPorky PigMarch 11, 1939 (1939-03-11) [62] DVD: Porky Pig 101

In a parody of the Mr. Moto series, a mysterious phantom has been haunting Hollywood for weeks, ruining pictures and frightening stars. Porky Pig as Mr. Motto is the only one to stop the phantom.

Story by: Ernest Gee
23610 Prest-O Change-O MMChuck Jones Rudy Larriva The Two Curious PuppiesMarch 11, 1939 (1939-03-11) [27] Blu-Ray/DVD: Platinum Collection: Vol. 2

The Two Curious Puppies escape from a dog catcher and hide in an abandoned house owned by the unseen magician Sham-Fu. After entering and being separated from each other, the big dog faces off against Sham-Fu's pet rabbit, while the small puppy faces off against a rope and a magic wand that he swallows.

Note: Public Domain
23711Chicken JittersLTBob ClampettRobert Cannon
Vive Risto
Porky PigApril 1, 1939 (1939-04-01) [27] DVD: Porky Pig 101
Porky Pig runs a poultry farm that only filled with chickens. After an egg hatches into a duckling, a fox steals it. The ducks arrive at the farm to kill the fox.
23812Bars and Stripes ForeverMMBen Hardaway
Cal Dalton
Rod Scribner N/A (one-shot cartoon)April 8, 1939 (1939-04-08) [27] Blu-Ray: Collector's Vault: Vol. 1

Anthropomorphic dog prisoners resort to all means possible to attempt a prison breakout. When the dogs make a break for it, the canine cops are on their heels. The prisoners are really in the doghouse with the warden when they attempt to escape from "Alcarazz", where "stone walls do not a prison make... but they sure help!"

Story by: Jack Miller

Note: Public Domain
23913 Daffy Duck and the Dinosaur MMChuck JonesA.C. Gamer Daffy Duck April 22, 1939 (1939-04-22) [64] DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 3

A Jack Benny-esque caveman named Casper and his pet dinosaur Fido go hunting for breakfast and come upon Daffy Duck, who repeatedly tricks them.

Story by: Dave Monahan

Note: Public Domain
24014Porky and TeabiscuitLTBen Hardaway
Cal Dalton
Herman CohenPorky Pig
Phineas Pig
April 22, 1939 (1939-04-22) [27] DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 3
DVD: Porky Pig 101

Phineas Pig sends his son Porky to deliver some feed to the horse racetrack and be paid eleven dollars for the work. On the way home, he arrives at an auction and accidentally spends the money on a horse named "Teabiscuit". Teabiscuit turns out to be a sick, broken down horse, but Porky is able to shape him up so he can race. Despite this, Teabiscuit can not clearly think well. With help from a balloon pop, however, Porky is able to procure a victory and win back his money.

Story by: Melvin Millar

Note: Final appearance of Phineas Pig.
24115 Thugs with Dirty Mugs MMTex Avery Sid Sutherland N/A (one-shot cartoon)May 6, 1939 (1939-05-06) [46] DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 3

Killer Diller and his gang rob banks whose names run in numerical order. Despite the police being unable to arrest the gang due to sight gags, Flat-Foot Flanigan with a Floy Floy gets help from a man in the front of the theatre.

Story by: Jack Miller
24216 Kristopher Kolumbus Jr. LTBob ClampettNorman McCabe
Izzy Ellis
Porky PigMay 13, 1939 (1939-05-13) [62] DVD: Porky Pig 101
Porky Pig plays Christopher Columbus in 1492.
24317 Naughty but Mice MMChuck JonesPhil Monroe Sniffles May 20, 1939 (1939-05-20) [75] Blu-Ray/DVD: Mouse Chronicles

Sniffles has a common cold, so he goes to a drug store to find a remedy for it. After drinking a boozy mixture, he encounters a razor and befriends him. When a black cat captures Sniffles, the razor shaves the fur off the cat to save Sniffles.

Story by: Rich Hogan

Note: First appearance of Sniffles.
24418Believe It or ElseMMTex Avery Virgil Ross Elmer FuddJune 3, 1939 (1939-06-03) [53] N/A

A parody of Ripley's Believe It or Not! .

Story by: Dave Monahan

Note: Final appearance of Elmer Fudd before his official redesign in Elmer's Candid Camera (1940).
24519Polar PalsLTBob ClampettJohn CareyPorky PigJune 3, 1939 (1939-06-03) [27] DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 5
DVD: Porky Pig 101

Porky Pig lives in an igloo in the Arctic, where he sleeps with polar bears, bathes in water that freezes up at once, and dances in the ice and snow with the native fauna. A greedy fur trapper named I. Killem arrives and threatens Porky and his friends. Porky fires a musket with explosives in an attempt to stop Killem. Killem flees into a whale that he mistakes for a kayak.

Story by: Warren Foster
24620 Hobo Gadget Band MMBen Hardaway
Cal Dalton
Richard Bickenbach N/A (one-shot cartoon)June 17, 1939 (1939-06-17) [76] N/A

A group of homeless men who reside in a hobo camp make their own musical instruments out of found objects, form a band and audition for a radio program.

Story by: Jack Miller
24721 Scalp Trouble LTBob ClampettNorman McCabeDaffy Duck
Porky Pig
June 24, 1939 (1939-06-24) [64] DVD: Porky Pig 101

General Daffy Duck destroys Soldier Porky Pig's bed and Indians try to defeat Army Post No. 13.

Story by: Ernest Gee

Note: Remade in color as Slightly Daffy (1944).
24822 Old Glory MMChuck JonesRobert McKimsonPorky PigJuly 1, 1939 (1939-07-01) [57] DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 2
Blu-Ray/DVD: Platinum Collection: Vol. 1
DVD: Porky Pig 101
Uncle Sam teaches Porky Pig about history from Colonial America through the midnight ride of Paul Revere and the American Revolutionary War to the expansion of the American Old West, briefly alluding to Abraham Lincoln.
24923 Porky's Picnic LTBob ClampettRobert Cannon
Vive Risto
Porky Pig
Petunia Pig
Pinky Pig
July 15, 1939 (1939-07-15) [62] DVD: Porky Pig 101

Porky Pig asks his girlfriend Petunia if she would like to go on a picnic with him, and she accepts. Pinky follows them and tries to stop a naughty squirrel outside of Porky and Petunia's picnic location.

Notes:

  • First appearance of Petunia Pig's redesign.
  • Final appearance of Pinky Pig.
25024 Dangerous Dan McFoo MMTex AveryPaul SmithN/A (one-shot cartoon)July 15, 1939 (1939-07-15) [44] Blu-Ray: Collector's Choice: Vol. 4

An adaptation of the poem "The Shooting of Dan McGrew" with characters as dogs.

Story by: Rich Hogan
25125Snowman's LandMMChuck Jones Ken Harris N/A (one-shot cartoon)July 29, 1939 (1939-07-29) [27] N/A

In the northeast of Canada, a small Mountie finds himself going up against the accursed outlaw, Dirty Pierre.

Story by: Dave Monahan
25226 Wise Quacks LTBob ClampettIzzy EllisDaffy Duck
Porky Pig
August 5, 1939 (1939-08-05) [77] DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 5
DVD: Porky Pig 101

Daffy Duck is surprised that his wife has several eggs waiting to be hatched. As Porky Pig comes to congratulate Daffy, all of the eggs hatch. An eagle tries to make off with one of the babies and kidnaps a drunk Daffy, and eventually, all of the Eagles get drunk.

Story by: Warren Foster
25327 Hare-um Scare-um MMBen Hardaway
Cal Dalton
Gil Turner Egghead August 12, 1939 (1939-08-12) [78] Blu-Ray/DVD: Platinum Collection: Vol. 2

John Sourpuss is angry that meat prices have risen in grocery stores. So he decides to go hunting for rabbits with his dog.

Story by: Melvin Millar

Note: Final appearance of Egghead.
25428 Detouring America MMTex AveryRollin HamiltonN/A (one-shot cartoon)August 26, 1939 (1939-08-26) [44] Blu-Ray/DVD: Each Dawn I Die (extra, unrestored)

A "spot gag" cartoon featuring a tour of the United States with recurring checks on the progress of the human fly climbing the Empire State Building.

Story by: Jack Miller

Note: Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Short Subjects, Cartoons in 1939.
25529Little Brother RatMMChuck JonesRobert McKimsonSniffles
Oliver Owl
September 2, 1939 (1939-09-02) [27] Blu-Ray/DVD: Mouse Chronicles

Sniffles steals a cat's whiskers and brings them to a party game's judge. Sniffles then tries to steal a baby owl egg from Oliver Owl, but chaos ensues when he tries to escape his house with it.

Story by: Rich Hogan
2530Porky's HotelLTBob ClampettJohn Carey
Norman McCabe
Porky Pig
Dizzy Duck
September 2, 1939 (1939-09-02) [27] DVD: Porky Pig 101 (unrestored)
Blu-Ray: The Return of Doctor X (extra, restored)

Porky Pig runs a hotel located in the small center of the town. A goat checks in to rest, but gets trouble when Dizzy Duck won't let him sleep because he keeps hitting a fly with a hammer.

Note: Final appearance of Dizzy Duck.
25731Sioux MeMMBen Hardaway
Cal Dalton
Herman CohenN/A (one-shot cartoon)September 9, 1939 (1939-09-09) [27] N/A

An Indian reservation is experiencing the worst drought in a decade. But instead of water for the barrel, the chief's son buys weather pills, which the other Natives and animals eat. The rain maker then saves a rain pill from a vulture and throws it into the sky.

Story by: Melvin Millar

Note: Color remake of Porky the Rain-Maker (1936).
25832 Land of the Midnight Fun MMTex Avery Charles McKimson N/A (one-shot cartoon)September 23, 1939 (1939-09-23) [44] DVD: Allegheny Uprising (extra, unrestored)

A "spot gag" cartoon featuring a cruise on its way to Nome, Alaska.

Story by: Melvin Millar
25933 Jeepers Creepers LTBob ClampettVive RistoPorky PigSeptember 23, 1939 (1939-09-23) [62] DVD: Porky Pig 101

Porky Pig is depicted as a police officer who has to investigate a haunted house. A trickster ghost plays pranks on him.

Story by: Ernest Gee
26034 Naughty Neighbors LTBob ClampettIzzy EllisPorky Pig
Petunia Pig
October 7, 1939 (1939-10-07) [62] DVD: Porky Pig 101

The McCoy clan, led by Porky Pig, and the Martin clan, led by Petunia Pig, go at war. Porky ultimately uses a "Feud Pacifier" grenade to put the war to an end.

Story by: Warren Foster

Note: Final appearance of Petunia Pig.
26135 The Little Lion Hunter MMChuck JonesPhil Monroe Inki
Minah Bird
October 7, 1939 (1939-10-07) [79] N/A

Little African boy Inki is out hunting in the jungle with his spear, but has some difficulty in capturing any animals. He is also oblivious to the fact that a ferocious lion has selected him as prey and is sneaking up on him.

Story by: Bob Givens

Note: First appearance of Inki and the Minah Bird.
26236The Good EggMMChuck JonesKen HarrisN/A (one-shot cartoon)October 21, 1939 (1939-10-21) [27] Blu-Ray: Idiot's Delight (extra, restored)

A hen with no chicks adopts a turtle egg.

Story by: Dave Monahan
26337Pied Piper PorkyLTBob ClampettJohn Carey
Dave Hoffman
Porky PigNovember 4, 1939 (1939-11-04) [27] DVD: Porky Pig 101
Porky is a piper who serenades with his pipe. When a mouse arrives after Porky's tune, Porky tries to kill it.
26438Fresh FishMMTex AverySid SutherlandN/A (one-shot cartoon)November 4, 1939 (1939-11-04) [27] N/A

A "spot gag" cartoon involving sea animals seen from the Santa Anita.

Story by: Jack Miller
26539Fagin's FreshmanMMBen Hardaway
Cal Dalton
Rod ScribnerN/A (one-shot cartoon)November 18, 1939 (1939-11-18) [27] N/A

Blackie, a little black kitten, dreams that he runs off to join a school for criminals. Tiring of "sissy stuff," he gets his wish when he teams up with Fagin and his school for young crooks.

Story by: Jack Miller
26640Porky the Giant KillerLTBen Hardaway
Cal Dalton
Gil TurnerPorky PigNovember 18, 1939 (1939-11-18) [27] DVD: Porky Pig 101

Porky Pig sneaks inside a giant's castle.

Story by: Melvin Millar
26741 Sniffles and the Bookworm MMChuck JonesRobert McKimsonSniffles
The Bookworm
December 2, 1939 (1939-12-02) [80] Blu-Ray/DVD: Mouse Chronicles

Mother Goose characters come to life in a book store late at night, serenading Sniffles and the Bookworm.

Story by: Rich Hogan

Note: First appearance of The Bookworm.
26842Screwball FootballMMTex AveryVirgil RossN/A (one-shot cartoon)December 16, 1939 (1939-12-16) [27] N/A

A "spot gag" cartoon set in a football stadium.

Story by: Melvin Millar
26943The Film FanLTBob ClampettNorman McCabe
Vive Risto
Porky PigDecember 16, 1939 (1939-12-16) [27] DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 3
DVD: Porky Pig 101
While on his way to the grocery store to pick up groceries for his mother, Porky Pig stops by a sign that says that the local movie theater is having a "kids admitted free" day. Porky excitedly runs in and views various spoofs of things such as newsreels, movie trailers, and films. The usher receives a telephone call that a boy disobeyed his mother by coming to the movies; he stops the show to announce that he'd better go home right now, and everybody dashes out, causing the theater to deflate.
27044The Curious PuppyMMChuck JonesPhil MonroeThe Two Curious PuppiesDecember 30, 1939 (1939-12-30) [27] N/A
The Two Curious Puppies are at a closed-up amusement park. The little white puppy sneaks inside, while the big red guard dog tries to protect the white puppy.

Notes

  1. Archived from a July 29 article, this is based on the fact that new cartoon shorts would premiere in theaters on Saturdays.
  2. Archived from an August 15 article, this is based on the fact that new cartoon shorts would premiere in theaters on Saturdays.
  3. Archived from a September 26 article, although a review from Variety magazine reveals that its release could've been as early as September 9, as it could've been from an advance screening. Based on the Variety review, the short likely premiered on September 6, since new cartoon shorts would premiere in theaters on Saturdays.
  4. Archived from an October 24 article, this is based on the fact that new cartoon shorts would premiere in theaters on Saturdays.
  5. Archived from a March 3 article, this is based on the fact that new cartoon shorts would premiere in theaters on Saturdays.
  6. Archived from a March 26 article, this is based on the fact that new cartoon shorts would premiere in theaters on Saturdays.
  7. Archived from a May 4 article, this is based on the fact that new cartoon shorts would premiere in theaters on Saturdays. It could've actually premiered on April 25.
  8. Archived from a May 19 article, this is based on the fact that new cartoon shorts would premiere in theaters on Saturdays.
  9. Archived from a June 16 article, this is based on the fact that new cartoon shorts would premiere in theaters on Saturdays.
  10. Archived from an August 11 article, this is based on the fact that new cartoon shorts would premiere in theaters on Saturdays. It could've actually premiered on August 1.
  11. Archived from an August 16 article, this is based on the fact that new cartoon shorts would premiere in theaters on Saturdays.
  12. Archived from a September 10 article, this is based on the fact that new cartoon shorts would premiere in theaters on Saturdays.
  13. Archived from an October 11 article, this is based on the fact that new cartoon shorts would premiere in theaters on Saturdays. It likely premiered on October 3, since the next cartoon ( Bosko's Soda Fountain ) would've premiered on October 10.
  14. Archived from an October 13 article, this is based on the fact that new cartoon shorts would premiere in theaters on Saturdays.
  15. The earliest listing for this short was October 24. [21] Because of the previous archived link, [22] it likely premiered on October 17, since new cartoon shorts would premiere in theaters on Saturdays.
  16. Archived from a December 3 article, this is based on the fact that new cartoon shorts would premiere in theaters on Saturdays.
  17. Archived from a December 23 article, this is based on the fact that new cartoon shorts would premiere in theaters on Saturdays.
  18. Archived from a May 3 article, this is based on the fact that new cartoon shorts would premiere in theaters on Saturdays.
  19. Archived from a July 17 article, this is based on the fact that new cartoon shorts would premiere in theaters on Saturdays.
  20. Archived from a December 18 article, this is based on the fact that new cartoon shorts would premiere in theaters on Saturdays.
  21. Uncredited
  22. All Uncredited
  23. Co-directed by Cal Dalton, but was uncredited. [69]

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