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The Bowling Alley-Cat
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The Bowling Alley-Cat

1942-07-18 · 8 min · ★ 7.5

Animation · Comedy

Tom and Jerry are in a bowling alley. Both spend a lot of time sliding on the well-polished lanes. Eventually, Jerry takes up residence among the pins and Tom tries to bowl him down.

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Directors
William Hanna, Joseph Barbera
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, MGM Cartoon Studio
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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William HannaWilliam HannaTom (vocal sounds) (uncredited)

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