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When the Cat's Away
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When the Cat's Away

1929-05-02 · 7 min · ★ 5.9

Animation

While Tom Cat goes away hunting, Mickey, Minnie, and their mouse friends break into his house and perform music. They play various tunes on the piano while the other mice hit household objects in tune to the music.

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Walt Disney
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Walt Disney Productions
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