The Fifth-Column Mouse
| The Fifth-Column Mouse | |
|---|---|
| Merrie Melodies series | |
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| Directed by | Friz Freleng |
| Produced by | Leon Schlesinger |
| Story by | Michael Maltese |
| Voices by | Mel Blanc (uncredited) |
| Music by | Carl W. Stalling |
| Animation by | Ken Champin Gerry Chiniquy Manuel Perez |
| Studio | Leon Schlesinger Productions |
| Distributed by | Warner Bros. Pictures |
| Release date(s) | March 6, 1943 |
| Color process | Technicolor |
| Running time | 7 minutes (one reel) |
The Fifth-Column Mouse is an animated cartoon in the Merrie Melodies series from 1943. Directed by Friz Freleng, the cartoon features a band of humble mice who engage in war against a Hitler-like cat.
Synopsis
The short begins with a pleasant group of mice enjoying various water sports in a kitchen sink. Lurking nearby is a sinister cat who gains the confidence of a dim-witted mouse. The cat persuades the unsuspecting rodent to tell the other mice to become the cat's slaves, and the cat promises a never-ending cheese supply in return. The mouse (who much more resembles a rat) follows the cat's orders, but he soon finds out the cat's true intentions—to make them his dinner. The mice then form a united alliance against the cat as both sides prepare for war.
See also
External links
The Fifth-Column Mouse at the Internet Movie Database
Retrieved from : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Fifth-Column_Mouse
