The Cat That Hated People (1948): Cast & Plot
The Cat That Hated People is a 1948 short animated comedy directed by Tex Avery, starring Pat McGeehan as Cat (voice) (uncredited), Pinto Colvig and Colleen Collins. It runs 7 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 7 min
- Director
- Tex Avery
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Cat That Hated People About?
The premise of The Cat That Hated People without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A much-abused cat really hates living with people, so decides to go to the moon for some peace and quiet.
The Cat That Hated People Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- cartoon cat
- bottle of milk
- alley cat
- paper bag
- cartoon bulldog
- cat versus dog
- ketchup
- water cooler
- shotgun
- complaining
- throwing a shoe
- rocket to the moon
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- space travel
- constellation
- pinball
- outer space
- big dipper constellation
- noisemaker
- yo yo
- fire hydrant
- baby bottle
- privacy screen
- turban
- flower
- pencil sharpener
- golfing
- golf
- planet earth
- breaking the fourth wall
- stepped on
- framed for crime
- kicking
- rocket ship
- journey to the moon
- travel to the moon
- moon
- cat
- surrealism
- shovel
- rocket
- pencil
- noise
- milk
- lipstick
- hammer
- gunfire
- golf club
- fight
- dog
- diaper
The Cat That Hated People Cast & Characters
Pat McGeehan leads the cast as Cat (voice) (uncredited), with Pinto Colvig as Giggling Lips (voice) (uncredited) and Colleen Collins as Woman (voice) (uncredited). Directed by Tex Avery.
- Director Tex Avery
- Pat McGeehan as Cat (voice) (uncredited)
- Pinto Colvig as Giggling Lips (voice) (uncredited)
- Colleen Collins as Woman (voice) (uncredited)
More from Tex Avery
More films directed by Tex Avery: Cellbound, Sh-h-h-h-h-h, Crazy Mixed Up Pup and I’m Cold.
The Cat That Hated People Plot Summary
What happens in The Cat That Hated People from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Blackie the Cat, Pat McGeehan voices the sly feline who harbors a stubborn Grudge against people and a weary view of city life. He laments how the crowded streets, constant bustle, and everyday chaos twist his routines, making it hard to seize a meal or deliver a proper serenade. He chafes at being kept indoors and at the social friction that comes with living among humans, babies, children, housewives, and dog owners. In this world, every step on the sidewalk feels like a minor battle, and Blackie dreams of a freer life beyond the noise and interruption.
Full summary
The whole story of The Cat That Hated People, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know The Cat That Hated People?
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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What is the name of the feline protagonist in this cartoon?
The Cat That Hated People Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Le chat qui détestait les gens” and “Le chat misanthrope”.
- Also known as
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- Le chat qui détestait les gens
- Le chat misanthrope
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Cat’s House, The Cat’s Tale and The Hep Cat.
The Cat That Hated People FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Cat That Hated People, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Cat That Hated People?
The Cat That Hated People runs 7 minutes.
When was The Cat That Hated People released?
The Cat That Hated People was released on November 20, 1948.
Who directed The Cat That Hated People?
The Cat That Hated People was directed by Tex Avery.
More films by Tex Avery Who is in the cast of The Cat That Hated People?
The Cat That Hated People stars Pat McGeehan as Cat (voice) (uncredited), Pinto Colvig as Giggling Lips (voice) (uncredited) and Colleen Collins as Woman (voice) (uncredited).
Does The Cat That Hated People have a post-credit scene?
No. The Cat That Hated People has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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