Pickled Puss (1948): Cast
Pickled Puss is a 1948 short animated comedy directed by Howard Swift, starring Mel Blanc as Cat Scream (voice) (archive footage), Stan Freberg and Cal Howard. It runs 7 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 7 min
- Director
- Howard Swift
- Original language
-
English - Studio
- Screen Gems Inc.
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Pickled Puss About?
The premise of Pickled Puss without spoilers.
A cat and mouse chase ends when the mouse darts into a pickled‑herring barrel. The cat inhales the fumes, becomes drunk, befriends the mouse and defends it from an alley cat. The mouse takes the cat home, nurses him, but he soon resumes the chase, returning to the barrel and renewing their friendship. Charlie Chaplin gets an uncredited story credit.
Pickled Puss Themes & Keywords
· 18 tags- mouse
- cat
- friend
- best friend
- barrel
- chase
- drunk cat
- drunkenness
- surrealism
- sobriety
- puzzlement
- pursuit
+6 more Show fewer
- cat versus mouse
- toxic fumes
- protector
- intoxication
- enemy
- 1940s
Pickled Puss Cast & Characters
Mel Blanc leads the cast as Cat Scream (voice) (archive footage), with Stan Freberg as Mouse (voice) and Cal Howard as Cat (voice). Directed by Howard Swift.
- Director Howard Swift
-
Mel Blanc as Cat Scream (voice) (archive footage) - Stan Freberg as Mouse (voice)
- Cal Howard as Cat (voice)
More from Howard Swift
One more film directed by Howard Swift: The Case of the Screaming Bishop.
Seen Pickled Puss?
Movies Like Pickled Puss
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Pickled Pink, The Sour Puss and Dick Whittington’s Cat.
Pickled Puss FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Pickled Puss, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Pickled Puss?
Pickled Puss runs 7 minutes.
When was Pickled Puss released?
Pickled Puss was released on September 2, 1948.
Who directed Pickled Puss?
Pickled Puss was directed by Howard Swift.
More films by Howard Swift Who is in the cast of Pickled Puss?
Pickled Puss stars Mel Blanc as Cat Scream (voice) (archive footage), Stan Freberg as Mouse (voice) and Cal Howard as Cat (voice).
Does Pickled Puss have a post-credit scene?
No. Pickled Puss has no extra scene during or after the credits.
Coming soon to your phone
The Plot Explained Movie Summary App
From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.
Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app
