As Tom and Jerry stage their typical fight sequences, the patriotic soldier theme of the title is evidenced by such things as a carton of eggs labeled "Hen Grenades"; Jerry dropping light bulbs from an airplane like bombs; and Jerry sending a telegram with the message "Sighted Cat - Sank Same." Musical phrasings from various patriotic war songs are heard throughout. The cut scene after Jerry hitting Tom with the board 4 times was cut from the 1950 reissue print for a war bond joke, and the original footage is currently considered "lost" due to the negatives destroyed in the 1978 George Eastman House fire.
The Yankee Doodle Mouse (1943) is a animation and comedy film directed by William Hanna, released on June 26, 1943 with a runtime of 8m. It stars William Hanna, Bob Laztny and Jack Sabel. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 69 ratings.
William Hanna
as Tom (voice)
Bob Laztny
as Tom Speaking (voice) (uncredited)
Jack Sabel
as Jerry Speaking (voice) (uncredited)
Directed by William Hanna, written by Ben Hardaway and Cal Howard, produced by Fred Quimby.
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 69 ratings.
I must admit to feeling just a little more sorry for “Tom” than usual here as he is constantly being bested by “Jerry” in this wartime-themed comedy. The mouse lives in his cellar, under siege from “Tom” and his fairly hefty supply of dynamite. As ever, though, no matter how superior the armoury against him is, “Jerry” still manages to make sure it explodes in his nemesis’s lap, or under his tail, or between his…
Reviewed on December 14, 2025
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The main cast of The Yankee Doodle Mouse (1943) includes William Hanna, Bob Laztny and Jack Sabel. The film was directed by William Hanna. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Yankee Doodle Mouse was released on June 26, 1943 and runs for 8m.
The Yankee Doodle Mouse (1943) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 69 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy animation and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
