I Taw a Putty Tat (1948): Cast & Plot
I Taw a Putty Tat is a 1948 short animated comedy directed by Friz Freleng, starring Mel Blanc as Sylvester / Tweety / Bulldog (voice) and Bea Benaderet. It runs 7 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 7 min
- Director
- Friz Freleng
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is I Taw a Putty Tat About?
The premise of I Taw a Putty Tat without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A woman is puzzled by the mysterious disappearance of her pet birds. Sylvester the cat knows the truth, but he only offers cryptic hints and a few feather‑burps. When she buys a bright yellow canary named Tweety from the pet shop, it seems Sylvester finally meets his match.
I Taw a Putty Tat Themes & Keywords
· 48 tags- reference to red skelton
- tweety bird character
- sylvester the cat character
- cartoon canary
- cat versus bird
- birdcage
- cartoon dog
- cartoon bulldog
- hector the bulldog character
- breaking the fourth wall
- pet canary
- pet owner
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- inside someone's mouth
- lighting a match
- hat
- playing tag
- uvula
- disguised as a maid
- fake accent
- hit on the head with a mallet
- lump on head
- hide and seek
- cartoon bird
- cat versus dog
- hammer
- chase
- telephone call
- anthropomorphic animal
- color remake of black and white film
- canary
- cat feet
- animal feet
- feet
- pet dog
- anger
- firecracker
- impersonation
- drinking straw
- mallet
- pet cat
- intentionally misspelled title
- alum
- merrie melodies
- cartoon cat
- remake
- mean widdle kid
- blackface
- title spoken by character
I Taw a Putty Tat Cast & Characters
Mel Blanc leads the cast as Sylvester / Tweety / Bulldog (voice), with Bea Benaderet as Woman (voice) (uncredited). Directed by Friz Freleng.
- Director Friz Freleng
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Mel Blanc as Sylvester / Tweety / Bulldog (voice) - Bea Benaderet as Woman (voice) (uncredited)
I Taw a Putty Tat Plot Summary
What happens in I Taw a Putty Tat from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Sylvester, Mel Blanc, awaits the arrival of a new canary after the previous house bird has vanished—one of several such disappearances, as the cat’s wall-stencil clues hide behind a curtain and are confirmed by a hiccup of yellow feathers. The setup paints a tense waiting game: the cat studies the cage, the house hums with quiet anticipation, and the canary’s entrance will spark a ruthless gambit that puts Tweety in the middle of a dangerous cat-and-bird dance.
Full summary
The whole story of I Taw a Putty Tat, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know I Taw a Putty Tat?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which cat is the main antagonist in the cartoon?
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Movies Like I Taw a Putty Tat
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Putty Tat Trouble, Bad Ol’ Putty Tat and Birdy and the Beast.
I Taw a Putty Tat FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of I Taw a Putty Tat, each answered in a sentence.
How long is I Taw a Putty Tat?
I Taw a Putty Tat runs 7 minutes.
When was I Taw a Putty Tat released?
I Taw a Putty Tat was released on April 2, 1948.
Who directed I Taw a Putty Tat?
I Taw a Putty Tat was directed by Friz Freleng.
More films by Friz Freleng Who is in the cast of I Taw a Putty Tat?
I Taw a Putty Tat stars Mel Blanc as Sylvester / Tweety / Bulldog (voice) and Bea Benaderet as Woman (voice) (uncredited).
Does I Taw a Putty Tat have a post-credit scene?
No. I Taw a Putty Tat has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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