Tom and Jerry | The Cat Concerto (1947 Full Episode) | Warner Classics

[@nostalgiamostalgia0319]

This is certainly one of the best T&J cartoons EVER. The music is fantastic and that's all that the toon really needs for audio rather than dialogue, it's beautifully done.

[@jamrock719]

🩶absolutely

[@xtheamazingax]

Couldn’t have said it better myself. Bless Tom and Jerry for life.

[@KevinMiller-xn5vu]

Bugs Bunny had his own version of this short-Rhapsody Rabbit.

[@Sashaprongg384]

Agreed, The Original Series' including Gene Deitch and Chuck Jones era, are Gold

[@tsrgoinc]

I thought this was voted the best T&J cartoon of all time! 🤔

[@nathanaelrodriguez5120]

This just so happens to be one of 7 T&J cartoons that won the Oscar.

[@abdullahibouraleh6919]

The 4th one, in a row.

[@sammywestenberger9303]

Jerry: I Hate You!

[@zsoltkiss7645]

Tom és Jerry ugyebár 7 Oscart vitt haza, ezzel szemben a minden idők legnagyobb filmrendezői között számon tartott Francis Ford Coppola ötöt, Martin Scorsese egyet, Alferd Hitchcock pedig egyet sem.

[@Blueflag04]

Rightfully deserve

[@LITTLE1994]

This episode certainly deserved it.

[@CochinKerala]

If anyone is wondering, its Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 by Franz Liszt, one of the greatest compositions for the piano.

[@MiketheCabbie]

Ah yes, Franz Liszt, the composer who pretty much invented rock stardom.

[@bancoran]

​@@MiketheCabbie"Franz Liszt? Nevah hoida him. (chomps carrot) Wrong numbah." (Hangs up phone inside piano)

[@sammywestenberger9303]

Tom: Oops 😬

[@kylekeller3398]

It was also used in animated cartoon shorts such as The Opry House (1929) with Mickey Mouse and Rhapsody Rabbit (1946) with Bugs Bunny. But of course, it's most famous in the 1988 film, Who Framed Roger Rabbit during a piano duel between Donald Duck and Daffy Duck.

[@rainbowrunner1550]

​@@kylekeller3398I think Tom and Jerry should've appeared in Who Framed Roger Rabbit.

[@CochinKerala]

This masterpiece of a cartoon is the best example for the addage "They don't make 'em like that anymore"

[@durece100]

Time has changed. People who born in the Lost and Greatest generation are about to extinct. 😢

[@sammywestenberger9303]

Tom: Ouch 🤕

[@VictorGonzalez-xs9oc]

Actually there is newer Tom and Jerry cartoon short there have them having classic looks again. Those are two tom and Jerry cartoon short on Max.

[@chrisrj9871]

@@durece100 - learn from them while you can.

[@superomegaprimemk2]

@@VictorGonzalez-xs9oc But they don't really have the same magic as the classics and likely done by people who just take established ideas and twist them into their own manner

[@JosiahYoung-gh7dd]

A true classic Tom and Jerry. This cartoon is sealed into everyone’s memory of Tom and Jerry knowledge. 🐱🎹🐭

[@evanrosman9226]

I agree.

[@jordanrobinson1301]

Definitely

[@Blueflag04]

True

[@Mashu-tw7yf]

3:20 the delay gets me every single time 😂

[@Gabriel_Rojas_Arena]

It's not the only time Jerry gets hit and the delayed reaction of being knocked out

[@glowworm2]

I recall a similar gag occurring in “The Mouse Comes to Dinner” where Tom whacks Jerry with a spoon as he’s noisily slurping upon the cheese spread.

[@AryslanBegembetov]

Ouch

[@Christiansback2024]

Was it intentional? That's the only thing I don't get.

[@Gabriel_Rojas_Arena]

@Christiansback2024 yeah. Whenever Jerry is distracted, it takes seconds to react afterward. That happened in The 3 Stooges. Moe hits Larry with the eye poke, and it takes a few seconds for him to react

[@cordellgreen123]

Thanks to Warner Bros for bringing Looney tunes and Tom and jerry

[@stephenholloway6893]

Thank MGM for distribution the Tom and Jerry shorts then buying United Artists that had the aap Warner shorts then Turner for buying MGM and keeping the library before Warner bought his company.

[@lildannyz]

I'm so happy to see this. This is my favorite Tom and Jerry episode.

[@freddyj5845]

I hate when these classics get marked for kids and we can’t comment and share our experience with these classics

[@glowworm2]

Same here. Especially when most of these cartoons were never solely meant for children to begin with.

[@TheAllSeeingEye2468]

Thankfully this isn't

[@TheAllSeeingEye2468]

​@@glowworm2not true they where intended for everyone

[@kingcamelot1395]

​@@TheAllSeeingEye2468It's only a matter of time. Come back to this video in a week and see if you can still comment on it.

[@PuyoGamerStudios]

true!

[@stephenholloway6893]

Among Tom and Jerry's best shorts definitely deserved the Oscar win. While they would win 3 more Oscars afterwards this was their last short in the 4 year Oscar win streak.

[@studio7389]

This strategy is way smarter than putting all the shorts behind a paywall on Max.

[@stephenholloway6893]

Most of the shorts not all sadly because of the controversy regarding Mammy Two Shoes for example.

[@talchrsn420]

Bravissimo! An outstanding performance! 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

[@valishski]

Truly one of the most iconic cartoons in the series of all time.

[@WilliamLaird-g5c]

OMG... they don't make 'em like this any more. Pure genius ♥️

[@jadelsayed3636]

Im 25 yo and i still watch T&J every time i feel depressed, it just has that nostalgic feeling to it, the music the animation, the houses the decor , like everything is so cozy and heart warming,

[@waynenelson6378]

This is one of the best KZbin channels I've seen. The classic cartoons bring back so many childhood memories. Whoever is uploading them, keep them coming.

[@Sashaprongg384]

This short won Oscar for the perfect animated sequence on Piano (I guess)

[@durece100]

Don't guess.

[@LukeShirfield]

They mentioned it in the intro

[@sammywestenberger9303]

Jerry: Surprise 😯

[@scoutart1508]

Not to mention the execution itself I suppose, despite the fact that Bugs Bunny's part was apparently released before this one

[@Marbles471]

@@scoutart1508 I'm unclear on the details, but unless I'm remembering wrong, apparently Rhapsody Rabbit was a bit further along in the production process than Cat Concerto was when Hanna and Barbera accidentally found out about it, and as a result they rushed production on Cat Concerto in order to finish theirs first. But even though they finished first and submitted it for Oscar consideration before Friz Freleng could finish Rhapsody Rabbit, it wasn't actually released to theaters until the following spring. Freleng was pissed about being beaten to the draw, but. as far as I'm aware, he, Hanna and Barbera never accused the other of ripping them off --- they all agreed it was just an amazing coincidence.

[@isaiahwilliams2642]

For those who don't know, at 4:47, the music transitions into the popular song "Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe," which was written for the Judy Garland musical "The Harvey Girls" from 1946, and won the Oscar for best original song.

[@spaceamundo9655]

This is a real masterpiece.

[@TheAccursedEntity]

Now this is a classic. 🙂

[@Redsam121]

The slapstick is so perfectly timed to the piano piece. This is a true masterpiece of comedic timing.

[@EricFrye-xy5tu]

Im 25 and used to have a dvd with this short on it and i can clearly see why this short got a Oscar

[@parallaxview2143]

Marvellous. Roaring with laughter. More please!

[@coophouseanamation2854]

Nothing like a peak Tom and Jerry short in the morning

[@johnclark926]

The most impressive part of this cartoon to me is not only were they able to create a fairly balanced and engaging battle with such a limited premise, but they did it with seamless transitions and no breaks in the music. It looks effortless here, but writing a continuous scene like this for 7 minutes straight without making it boring, repetitive, or gimmicky takes some considerable talent, let alone the effort put into animating it.

[@elliottcooper6205]

OMG more T&J. This is awesome. Unadulterated brilliance

[@clannad1327]

Dire que c'est par eux que j'ai découvert la musique classique et que je l'ai adoré depuis lors. Revoir ça 25 ans plus tard me procure une très agréable nostalgie.

[@SorenAlba54]

Man, what a classic throwback. I watched this countless times as a child and because of it, Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 is my favorite piece of classical music. It has moments where it can be bold for one minute and then springy and uplifting in the next. What a musical.

[@LarrySkiles1987]

I Love Classic Cartoons So Much Including Bugs Bunny, Jetsons, & Much More! ❤

[@Lightning-H]

The artwork, the music, and everything you can mention at its best. They don’t make it this quality anymore.

[@johnrutkowski4166]

Such incredible music. Well deserved award.

[@j0ker.r0b]

the nostalgia hits hard 👍🏾

[@Jordan-fn7nb]

A classic, simply the best short of Tom & Jerry of all times.

[@calebc.2290]

Finally A good upload

[@williamsanborn9195]

Truly an all-time classic. Plus, they animated the beginning portion of the piece correctly! You hardly see that in cartoons, even today!

[@alexmaxwell3708]

True hard work animation style. makes you wonder why there's not much toon force lately. good times man. good times.

[@SignatureL]

This one of my favorite Tom & Jerry episodes of all time!!!

[@jwhitts]

THE best cartoon EVER written.

[@ClassicSonicManiac]

One of their best cartoons! I love this one!

[@BlakeHawkinsVA]

This will always be my favorite Tom and Jerry short 🐈‍⬛🐁🎹

[@glowworm2]

I'll admit that I've always enjoyed Rhapsody Rabbit a bit more as a child because I saw that one more often on TV, but honestly, this short is also a masterpiece. I love the classical music centered Tom and Jerry shorts, such as Tom and Jerry in the Hollywood Bowl and Johann Mouse. My favorite gag in this one is Jerry trying to cut Tom's finger with a pair of scissors. Also the bit where Jerry starts gleefully playing "On the Atchison, Topeka and the Santa Fe" much to Tom's annoyance. The ending is classic where Jerry keeps trolling Tom.

[@steveharper2463]

The musical episodes of Tom and Jerry were some of my favorites

[@andrewmeredith9011]

What an absolute masterpiece. Thank you for making this available. :)

[@BrentWigginsWords]

The Cat Concerto and Long-Haired Hare are two of my favorite childhood memories.

[@Gloryzuki]

A certified classic

[@SuperCounterparts]

Pure. Art.

[@Blueflag04]

4:14 i like how his fingers were dodging the middle for so long before hitting the trap

[@joannaneale9816]

My all time favourite. Thanks.

[@DariusRoman-p6x]

This is a certified Tom and Jerry classic 😎👍🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@神長茂里雄]

😎

[@GreyWolfLeaderTW]

Quite possibly the best Tom and Jerry film of all time. Won a big Oscar the year of its release and everything.

[@andrewcampbell2801]

Love this one, I love the sound of a Piano, this contains some of the most famous pieces composed for Piano.

[@eangsyerbic6942]

Tom and Jerry is the best TV show ever!

[@jediclonekag13]

While I prefer “The Cat Concerto” over “Rhapsody Rabbit”, I still enjoy both shorts.

[@Marbles471]

They really do both represent the WB and MGM cartoons at their best.

[@Jujupandaroux]

This was my favorite episode when I was little and it still is.

[@rgarlinyc]

One of my absolute mot--favorite Tom and Jerry escapades - the cartooning is fantastic, complex, perfect -- in fact, peerless!

[@BrandonKohout]

The Oscar winning Tom and Jerry cartoon.

[@abdullahibouraleh6919]

@@BrandonKohout The 4th out of 7.

[@davidw.2791]

@@abdullahibouraleh6919 The Yankee Doodle Mouse Mouse Trouble (with the Book) Quiet Please! This one Thanksgiving The Two Mousekateers Johann Mouse

[@Lord-Z-]

Loved seeing this episode pop up every once in awhile when I was a kid

[@amy-janefoster982]

Classic masterpiece with classic Tom & Jerry masterpiece - you can't get better than that ❤

[@Piledriver86]

Cartoons and music just go so well together, I really wish we could go back to that, at least every now and then.

[@liamtheman2099]

Definitely #2 on my favorite Tom and Jerry cartoons.

[@KJSCalderon]

1:01 I can repeat that part all day

[@CardScientist]

It is because of this Tom and Jerry episode that I actually know how a piano works

[@Connie_TinuityError]

thanks for this

[@PervyiLad]

This is truly genius + nostalgia creates a mixture of unique emotions, thanks to the creators of this masterpiece🥰

[@BowserMovies1989]

2:57 - 3:07 That scene became a Cartoon Network station identification bumper for "Tom and Jerry."

[@markdevonport3274]

This was one of my first tom and jerry cartoons. It introduced me to the magic of piano music.

[@leandroleon7029]

The Best Episode

[@rogue_114]

has to be like top 5 or even 3 in tom and jerry eps, a childhood fav

[@Christiansback2024]

I saw this so many times on tv, such a classic.

[@daniele.m1968]

An absolute masterpiece. W Tom & Jerry!

[@jgabs12studios74]

Tom and Jerry has been my favorite and always will be! For a hilarious cat that’s been dealing with lots of pain from Jerry by being outsmarted, Tom really knew a lot about the piano.🎹

[@valdirbergamobergamo5396]

It was really wonderful😊😊😊

[@EnderBoiFollows]

Wow, nearly 73-74 years ago and this is still the best and most beautiful animation that came out in '47

[@AnilSubhrai]

3:39 😂😂 That angry face from Jerry always gets me laughing before he wallops Tom’s fingers.

[@alexmada8714]

6:23 I always loved this part

[@Carol-JCK]

*I’ve watched this Tom and Jerry video all the time.*

[@nicholasmalone5943]

4:47 "On the Acthison, Topeka, and the Santa Fe!"

[@warnercomms]

Superb 💜

[@elizabethtruman7164]

Awesome, I loved them in the early 60s was in black, an white on a old tv set

[@hassaanalisiddiqui3827]

A masterpiece, combining great classics and entertainment

[@WesleyTRVOfficial]

This cartoon undeniably ranks among their most impressive masterpieces to date.

[@jgringo5516]

‘Ol Tom “gettin’ it on that thar pian’r”😂!

[@PhilipMurphy8]

A classic to watch in Tom and Jerry for sure

[@romancapulus5577]

4:47-Even at almost 30, this sequence makes me want to dance

[@SegaNintendoGuy64]

And again this is why Tom and Jerry should of gotten an Hollywood Walk of Fame by now!

[@lavenderflowersfall280]

My grandmother would have been 11 when this came out. 😅😮

[@ciniupdates6662]

Old is gold❤

[@HappyDude1]

I always tear up with this one I always watched tom and jerry with grandpa and grandma this one and the ice skating are one of my favorite

[@gummybeareffecttoomanyands9321]

I watched this episode with my grandma at my house 7 years ago

[@JB-uj9ry]

The best episode of Tom and jerry. Taht is why It won oscar.

[@veldawells2839]

Oncore. Super pianist. So talented. The timing in the cartoon is excellent. I've not seen this timeless piece of T&J for decades. Childhood memories. Adored Tom and Jerry, as well as Tweetie and Sylvester the Cat.

[@PastaObesity]

The best Tom and Jerry cartoon, period.

[@raymondyorysh7401]

I love this cartoon. ❤❤❤❤

[@juancl7658]

I remember replaying the ending like if Jerry was making Tom finishing the song nonstop

[@hassaanalisiddiqui3827]

2:27 😊 that touch ❤❤❤❤❤❤ truly amazing

[@aaronmiller6200]

I have to admit. Seeing WB release “The Cat Concerto”, an MGM production, first on their official channel before their own cartoon, “Rhapsody Rabbit”, given that whole controversy is quite a shocking admission.

[@jju00]

What controversy?

[@aaronmiller6200]

@@jju00 Just look up the video posted by Toon Raider as, evidently, KZbin keeps removing my replies where I directly post the link.

[@Naminski1a]

@@aaronmiller6200 Watch ToonHeads.

[@williamdrum9899]

​​@@jju00 Both cartoons are basically the same idea, even the same song

[@HoneyMike]

I’d love to see someone analyze this cartoon to see if the piano is animated correctly

[@omnitrix1279]

I remember reading that it is in fact correct. Every keystroke in the cartoon is just where it would be on a real piano playing this piece.

[@Kw1161]

Thanks for showing my favorite “Tom and Jerry cartoon. Have a great day!

[@hassaanalisiddiqui3827]

There's something so hauntingly beautiful about it

[@briansanders8122]

I think it's a safe bet that this short is the main reason anyone knows this song.

[@BriannaShead-d5j]

That takes me back on boomerang years channel