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Dog Trouble

  • 1942
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Dog Trouble (1942)
AnimationComedyFamilyShort

Tom and Jerry put their adversarial relationship on hold after their cat-and-mouse shenanigans awaken a sleeping bulldog.Tom and Jerry put their adversarial relationship on hold after their cat-and-mouse shenanigans awaken a sleeping bulldog.Tom and Jerry put their adversarial relationship on hold after their cat-and-mouse shenanigans awaken a sleeping bulldog.

  • Directors
    • Joseph Barbera
    • William Hanna
    • Michael Lah
  • Writer
    • Cal Howard
  • Stars
    • Billy Bletcher
    • William Hanna
    • Harry Lang
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.7/10
    1.7K
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    • Directors
      • Joseph Barbera
      • William Hanna
      • Michael Lah
    • Writer
      • Cal Howard
    • Stars
      • Billy Bletcher
      • William Hanna
      • Harry Lang
    • 15User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Billy Bletcher
    Billy Bletcher
    • Spike Vocal Effects
    • (voice)
    William Hanna
    William Hanna
    • Tom Vocal Effects
    • (voice)
    Harry Lang
    • Tom Vocal Effects
    • (voice)
    Bob Laztny
    • Tom (speaking)
    • (uncredited)
    Lillian Randolph
    Lillian Randolph
    • Mammy Two-Shoes
    • (voice)
    • (uncredited)
    Jack Sabel
    • Jerry (speaking)
    • (uncredited)
    • Directors
      • Joseph Barbera
      • William Hanna
      • Michael Lah
    • Writer
      • Cal Howard
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    7maxschoby

    Spike's Surprisingly Good Debut

    When I first heard of this cartoon, I thought it wouldn't be very good. Tom and Jerry teaming up? Most episodes revolving around that premise are bad or fine, but Dog Trouble is actually a lot of fun. This is probably because of Spike. Unlike later characterizations, he goes after both Tom and Jerry, something refreshing when compared to his blatant love of Jerry later on. Nothing really stands out about this cartoon though. While a fun short, with the team up and meaner Spike, it's just not very notable. It's a basic Tom/Jerry/Spike short with a twist, and while that's entertaining, it doesn't stand out in any other ways. It's just a good, classic, fun Tom and Jerry short.
    8TheLittleSongbird

    Not among Tom and Jerry's best, but still very good

    Tom and Jerry, like Disney and Looney Tunes, were a huge part of my childhood, ever since seeing the entire collection at my sister's now deceased godfather's house when I was about 5 or 6. Dog Trouble was one of the first T&J cartoons, that particular era for T&J cartoons were very interesting and are well made and fun but there is the sense that they were still trying to find their feet. You do get that vibe here in Dog Trouble with the routine story and a rather crudely drawn Spike(coincidentally in his first collaboration with the duo). However, the rest of the animation in Dog Trouble is great, the colours are luscious and the backgrounds show detail and fluidity. The music is one of my personal favourites of the early T&J cartoons, just love the trombone motif, the musical laugh idea I have seen a fair bit when it comes to animation but still worked very well here. The gags are as ever physical humour-based, they come thick and fast and are funny, while the chase sequences while not the most original on the block still add to the not-too-rushed-but-never-a-bore pace of Dog Trouble. I also loved the characterisations, Tom is showing a crafty side here, Spike is at his most dog-like and Jerry still is endearing but clever. All in all, very good, just not among Tom and Jerry's best. 8/10 Bethany Cox
    8Mary-18

    a charming, simple, classic Tom & Jerry

    Sigh... Why can't cartoons be made like this anymore? The plot line is so simple -- an angry dog (soon to be known as "Spike") is after both Tom and Jerry, who have to learn to work together to get the better of him. The pacing is perfect--not too frantic, but never dull. It's a little disconcerting to see a more crudely drawn Spike lacking the personality he would later have, but he does act much more like a real dog in this cartoon. I especially like the soundtrack of "Dog Trouble." Jerry's musical "laugh" is adorable, and Tom's jazzy trombone motif is classy and catchy. So many cartoons today feel hyper and disorienting. The classic era of Tom and Jerry couldn't be more different than this. I feel like I could easily find my way around the T&J house, and I even have a good idea of the furniture and dishes I might find there. This careful use of physical space, quality music, and even pacing creates a cartoon that is pleasing and entertaining for any age viewer.
    9Kalashnikovin

    Spike's First Appearance!

    As a big fan of Tom and Jerry, I have already seen all their Short Films from the Hanna Barbera Era to the Gene Deitch Era (only those that were released in Cinema count, I have not seen the complete Television Series), and Dog Trouble does not It disappoints in no aspect and leaves you very satisfied after seeing it.

    This was the first appearance of the Iconic Bulldog Spike, although he does not have his usual Personality and Design, he brings a lot to the cartoon.

    The animation as in any other Tom and Jerry short (only those from 1940-1954 because the ones after 1954 gave a very Notable Downturn to their animation) here the Movements are Fluid and the Designs Show Advance and they already look like what would be in the future, Spike's Design to be his First Appearance looks Pretty Good.

    The Music as Always is Frenetic and quite funny, there is no doubt that without it the cartoon would not be so funny!

    In itself, Dog Trouble is not the best of Tom and Jerry but it is a really special Short for being the First appearance of Spike and showing advances in the character designs, the chases are great and make the short memorable and for that I give it a 9!.
    7BA_Harrison

    Introducing Spike.

    An excellent episode of Tom and Jerry, Dog Trouble sees the famous arch-enemies team up to fight a common foe: Spike, a snarling, toothy bulldog whose sole purpose in life seems to be to chase anything that moves and try to eat it.

    After a little 'cat and mouse' action (natch) from the world's greatest cat and mouse, this episode really gets going when Spike joins in on the fun, after being disturbed whilst napping (a common theme in later T&J cartoons). Tom and Jerry become trapped by the dog and, on realising that they are both in the same predicament, put aside their differences to plan their escape.

    This one is pure class, and anyone who doesn't find the sight of Spike leaping through the air to try and snap at Tom's tail extremely funny needs to get their sense of humour an overhaul. Top animation, a great soundtrack, and wonderful characterisation all go to make this an better-than-average episode.

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    • Trivia
      The first appearance of Spike (called "Bulldog" in this cartoon).
    • Crazy credits
      Closing Credit: The End America Needs your Money Buy Defense Bonds and Stamps Every Payday.
    • Connections
      Featured in Så er der tegnefilm: Episode #6.17 (1983)
    • Soundtracks
      Auld Lang Syne
      (uncredited)

      Music by Robert Burns

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    • Release date
      • June 19, 1948 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Une vie de chien
    • Production companies
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Cartoon Studios
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    • Runtime
      8 minutes
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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