Tweety’s Circus (1955): Cast & Plot
Tweety’s Circus is a 1955 short animated comedy directed by Friz Freleng, starring Mel Blanc as Sylvester / Tweety (voice). It runs 7 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 7 min
- Director
- Friz Freleng
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros. Cartoons
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Tweety’s Circus About?
The premise of Tweety’s Circus without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
When Sylvester Cat wanders into a shuttered circus, he discovers Tweety Bird locked in a cage. The bird breaks free, prompting a frantic chase through the tents, while Sylvester also finds himself pursued by an angry, uncaged lion he provoked earlier.
Tweety’s Circus Themes & Keywords
· 32 tags- hit on the head with a shovel
- hit on the head with a mallet
- lion taming
- swallowing a key
- 1950s
- tweety bird character
- sylvester the cat character
- cartoon canary
- cartoon cat
- cartoon bird
- cat versus bird
- anthropomorphic animal
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- circus animal
- tiger
- circus elephant
- circus lion
- high diving
- fire eater
- turban
- high wire
- balancing
- cage
- circus barker
- lion
- elephant
- circus
- fire eating
- merrie melodies
- high dive
- tightrope
- character name in title
- elephant fears mouse
Tweety’s Circus Cast & Characters
Mel Blanc plays Sylvester / Tweety (voice) in Tweety’s Circus. Directed by Friz Freleng.
- Director Friz Freleng
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Mel Blanc as Sylvester / Tweety (voice)
More from Friz Freleng
More films directed by Friz Freleng: Bugs Bunny’s 3rd Movie: 1001 Rabbit Tales, The Looney, Looney, Looney Bugs Bunny Movie, Bugs Bunny: All American Hero and The Chocolate Chase.
Tweety’s Circus Plot Summary
What happens in Tweety’s Circus 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
Sylvester, the unwelcome feline visitor, wanders cheerfully through a bustling circus, singing his signature “Meow!” as he explores the various animal exhibits. His primary goal is to catch Tweety, the clever yellow bird, who always manages to stay just out of reach. As Sylvester eyes the exhibits, he quickly dismisses the lion, which is billed as the “King of the Cats,” expressing his dissatisfaction with the large feline’s presence. However, everything shifts dramatically the moment Sylvester spots Tweety. It’s at this point that the chase truly intensifies.
Full summary
The whole story of Tweety’s Circus, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Tweety’s Circus?
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 Sylvester trying to catch during his visit to the circus?
Tweety’s Circus Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Titi au cirque” and “Il circo di Titti”.
- Also known as
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- Titi au cirque
- Il circo di Titti
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Tweet Tweet Tweety, Tree Cornered Tweety and Tweety’s High Flying Adventure.
Tweety’s Circus FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Tweety’s Circus, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Tweety’s Circus?
Tweety’s Circus runs 7 minutes.
When was Tweety’s Circus released?
Tweety’s Circus was released on June 4, 1955.
Who directed Tweety’s Circus?
Tweety’s Circus was directed by Friz Freleng.
More films by Friz Freleng Who is in the cast of Tweety’s Circus?
Tweety’s Circus stars Mel Blanc as Sylvester / Tweety (voice).
Does Tweety’s Circus have a post-credit scene?
No. Tweety’s Circus has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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