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Short animated comedy

Fit to Be Tied (1952): Cast

Fit to Be Tied (1952) movie poster

Fit to Be Tied is a 1952 short animated comedy directed by Joseph Barbera and William Hanna, starring Daws Butler as Spike (voice) (uncredited). It runs 7 minutes.

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Fit to Be Tied (1952) movie poster
Released
Runtime
7 min
Genres
Comedy , Animation
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Fit to Be Tied About?

The premise of Fit to Be Tied without spoilers.

Jerry removes a tack from Spike’s paw. In gratitude, Spike gives Jerry a bell to ring when he’s in trouble.

Fit to Be Tied Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • tom the cat character
  • jerry the mouse character
  • spike character
  • cartoon cat
  • cartoon mouse
  • cartoon bulldog
  • cartoon dog
  • cat and mouse
  • thumbtack
  • stepping on a tack
  • returning a favor
  • nemesis
+38 more
  • leash
  • doghouse
  • tether
  • breakfast in bed
  • servant
  • cheese
  • newspaper
  • newspaper headline
  • hit with a baseball bat
  • teeth breaking
  • dustpan
  • chase
  • ringing a bell
  • dog on leash
  • law
  • tack
  • hammer
  • act of kindness
  • favor
  • bodyguard
  • protector
  • rope
  • broken teeth
  • 1950s
  • dog
  • bell
  • four word title
  • hit with a newspaper
  • detachable ear
  • elongating
  • underwear underneath fur
  • teeth breaking like glass
  • spinning
  • mouse
  • long underwear
  • eyes as windows
  • elongating arm
  • daring someone to cross the line
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Cast & crew

Fit to Be Tied Cast & Characters

Daws Butler plays Spike (voice) (uncredited) in Fit to Be Tied. Directed by Joseph Barbera and William Hanna.

From the directors

More from Joseph Barbera and William Hanna

More films directed by Joseph Barbera and William Hanna, best-rated first: Anchors Aweigh, Jetsons: The Movie, Tom and Jerry: The Karate Guard and Scooby-Doo Meets Batman.

Details

Fit to Be Tied Also Known As

11 alternative titles, including “Tom & Jerry: Bandhund” and “Jerry et le petit Samaritain”.

Also known as
  • Tom & Jerry: Bandhund
  • Jerry et le petit Samaritain
  • Cane legato non morde
  • Einigkeit macht stark
  • Kto chodzi na smyczy
  • 有恩必报
  • Bandhund
  • Na vodítku
  • Harapós pártfogó
  • Impacient
  • Защитник на привязи

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FAQ

Fit to Be Tied FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Fit to Be Tied, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Fit to Be Tied?

Fit to Be Tied runs 7 minutes.

When was Fit to Be Tied released?

Fit to Be Tied was released on July 26, 1952.

Who directed Fit to Be Tied?

Fit to Be Tied was directed by Joseph Barbera and William Hanna.

More films by Joseph Barbera

Who is in the cast of Fit to Be Tied?

Fit to Be Tied stars Daws Butler as Spike (voice) (uncredited).

Does Fit to Be Tied have a post-credit scene?

No. Fit to Be Tied has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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