Krazy Kat filmography

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After George Herriman conceived the Krazy Kat comic strip in 1913, the title character began appearing in animated shorts three years later. From 1916 to 1940, Krazy Kat was featured in 240 films.[1] The following is a list of the cartoons released theatrically, separated by studio.

Advertisement (1916)

Krazy Kat (Genderless)

International Film Service

The title card of this 1916 silent short read "Hearst-Vitagraph News Pictorial. Krazy Kat - Bugologist. A Cartoon By George Herriman. Animated by Frank Moser. Copyright 1916 by Animated Film Services Inc." Length 3m24s, 416 kbit/s
Another of the Hearst-Vitagraph Krazy Kat animated shorts.
Another of the Hearst-Vitagraph Krazy Kat animated shorts.
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1 Introducing Krazy Kat and Ignatz MouseFebruary 18, 1916
2 Krazy Kat and Ignatz Mouse Believe in SignsFebruary 21, 1916
3 Krazy Kat & Ignatz Mouse Discuss the Letter 'G'February 25, 1916
4 Krazy Kat Goes A-WooingFebruary 29, 1916
5 Krazy Kat and Ignatz Mouse: A Duet, He Made Me Love HimMarch 3, 1916
6 Krazy Kat and Ignatz Mouse in Their One-Act Tragedy: "The Tail of the Nude Tail"March 6, 1916
7 Krazy Kat, BugologistMarch 14, 1916
8 Krazy Kat and Ignatz Mouse at the CircusMarch 17, 1916[2]
9 Krazy Kat Demi-TasseMarch 21, 1916
10 Krazy Kat InvalidMarch 27, 1916
11 Krazy Kat at the SwitchboardApril 3, 1916
12 A Tale That is KnotApril 14, 1916
13 Krazy Kat the HeroApril 14, 1916
14 Krazy Kat to the RescueApril 14, 1916
15 Krazy Kat at Looney ParkJune 17, 1916
16 A Sad AwakeningJune 20, 1916[3]
17 A Tempest in a Paint PotJuly 3, 1916
18 A Grid-Iron HeroOctober 9, 1916
19 The Missing OneNovember 27, 1916
20 Krazy Kat Takes Little Katrina For an AiringDecember 23, 1916
21 Throwing the BullFebruary 4, 1917
22 Roses and ThornsMarch 11, 1917
23 Robbers and ThievesApril 12, 1917
24 The CookApril 29, 1917
25 Moving DayMay 27, 1917
26 All Is Not Gold That GlittersJune 24, 1917
27 A Krazy Katastrophe (final Krazy Kat theatrical short in World War I)August 5, 1917
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Bray Productions

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28 The Great Cheese Robbery*January 16, 1920
29 Love's Labor Lost*January 30, 1920
30 The Best Mouse Loses*March 3, 1920
31 Kats Is Kats*June 4, 1920
32 The Chinese HoneymoonJuly 3, 1920
33 A Family AffairOctober 25, 1920
34 The Hinges on the Bar Room DoorJanuary 8, 1921
35 The Awful SpookJanuary 21, 1921
36 How I Became KrazyJanuary 26, 1921
37 The Wireless Wire-Walkers*February 26, 1921
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* Directed by Vernon Stallings

Krazy Kat (male)

Winkler Pictures

In the first two cartoon series', Krazy was depicted as a genderless feline, similar to the comic strip. From here onward, Krazy is portrayed as a male cat. These were produced by Bill Nolan’s studio.

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38 Hot DogsOctober 1, 1925
39 The Smoke EaterOctober 15, 1925
40 A Uke-CalamityNovember 1, 1925
41 Bokays and BrickbatzNovember 15, 1925
42 The Hair RaiserNovember 15, 1925
43 The Flight That FailedNovember 15, 1925
44 The New ChampNovember 30, 1925
45 Jams and GemsDecember 1, 1925Often mis-cited as "James and Gems".
46 Monkey BusinessDecember 15, 1925
47 Pie-Eyed Pie1925May be a variant title for Monkey Business; listed in Motion Picture News but no other trade papers.
48 Battling For BarleycornJanuary 1, 1926
49 A Punctured RomanceJanuary 15, 1926Often mis-cited as "A Pickled Romance" or "A Picked Romance"; New York State and Pathé ("Eve's Film Review") records establish actual title.
50 The Ghost FakirFebruary 1, 1926
51 Puss and BootsFebruary 15, 1926
52 Sucker GameFebruary 15, 1926
53 Back To BackingMarch 1, 1926Sometimes cited as "Back to Batching".
54 Double CrossedMarch 15, 1926
55 Scents and NonsenseApril 1, 1926
56 Feather PushersJanuary 15, 1926Sometimes mis-cited as Feather Duster (1925).[4]
57 Cops the SueyMay 1, 1926Often mis-cited as "Cops Suey".
58 In the MoviesAugust 15, 1926
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R-C Pictures/Winkler Pictures

Shorts begin to be outsourced to Ben Harrison and Manny Gould’s studio.[5]

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59 The Chicken ChaserSeptember 2, 1926
60 East Is BestSeptember 22, 1926
61 Jimmy's WhiskersOctober 1, 1926Sometimes cited as "Jiminy Whiskers".
62 Shore EnoughOctober 11, 1926
63 Watery GravyOctober 15, 1926
64 Mouse TrappedOctober 15, 1926Home movie title "Krazy Kat's Mouse Trap"; commonly circulating in a version (erroneously) retitled as Bokays and Brickbatz, in fact a different cartoon.
65 Farmyard Frolic1926Home movie title "A Barnyard Frolic"; UK release as a two-part serial, with second half titled "The Frolics That Finished" (this part commonly circulated).
66 Fowl Play1926
67 The Pole-Lander1926UK release as a two-part serial, with titles "Searching for Santa!" (this part commonly circulated) and "Santa Claws Our Pet".
68 Teeth for Two1926
69 Cheese ItNovember 8, 1926
70 Dots and DashesNovember 22, 1926
71 Gold StruckDecember 6, 1926
72 The Wrong QueueDecember 20, 1926
73 Horse PlayJanuary 3, 1927
74 Busy BirdsJanuary 17, 1927
75 Sharps and FlatsJanuary 31, 1927
76 Kiss CrossedFebruary 14, 1927
77 A Fool's ErrandFebruary 28, 1927
78 Stomach TroubleMarch 14, 1927
79 The Rug FiendMarch 28, 1927
80 Hire a HallApril 11, 1927
81 Don Go OnApril 23, 1927
82 Burnt UpMay 9, 1927
83 Night OwlMay 23, 1927
84 On the TrailJune 6, 1927
85 Passing the HatJune 20, 1927
86 Best WishesJuly 4, 1927
87 Black and WhiteJuly 10, 1927
88 Wild RivalsJuly 18, 1927
89 Bee CauseAugust 15, 1927
90 SkinnyAugust 29, 1927
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Paramount-Famous/Winkler Pictures

Ben Harrison and Manny Gould’s studio began making Krazy Kat’s for Mintz by March of 1927 and by the time they switched distributors to Paramount they completely took over from Bill Nolan.[6]

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91 Sealing WhacksAugust 1, 1927
92 Tired WheelsAugust 13, 1927
93 Web FeetAugust 27, 1927
94 School DazeSeptember 10, 1927
95 Rail RodeSeptember 24, 1927
96 Aero NutsOctober 8, 1927
97 Topsy TurvyOctober 22, 1927
98 Pie CursNovember 5, 1927
99 For Crime's SakeNovember 19, 1927
100 Milk MadeDecember 3, 1927
101 The Stork ExchangeDecember 17, 1927
102 Grid IronedDecember 31, 1927
103 Pig StylesJanuary 14, 1928
104 Shadow TheoryJanuary 28, 1928
105 Ice BoxedFebruary 11, 1928
106 A Hunger StrokeFebruary 25, 1928
107 Wired and FiredMarch 10, 1928
108 Love SunkMarch 24, 1928
109 Tong TiedApril 7, 1928
110 A Bum SteerApril 21, 1928
111 Gold BricksMay 5, 1928
112 The Long CountMay 19, 1928
113 The Patent Medicine KidJune 2, 1928
114 Stage CoachedJune 16, 1928
115 The Rain DropperJune 30, 1928
116 A Companionate MirageJuly 14, 1928
117 News ReelingAugust 4, 1928
118 Baby FeudAugust 16, 1928
119 Sea SwordSeptember 5, 1928
120 The Show VoteSeptember 15, 1928
121 The Phantom TrailSeptember 29, 1928
122 Come Easy, Go SlowOctober 15, 1928
123 Beaches and ScreamOctober 29, 1928
124 Nicked NagsNovember 9, 1928
125 Liar BirdNovember 23, 1928
126 Still WatersDecember 7, 1928
127 Night OwlsDecember 22, 1928
128 Cow BellesJanuary 5, 1929
129 HospitalitiesJanuary 18, 1929
130 Reduced WeightsFebruary 1, 1929
131 Flying YeastFebruary 15, 1929
132 Vanishing ScreamsMarch 1, 1929
133 A Joint AffairMarch 15, 1929
134 Sheep SkinnedMarch 19, 1929
135 The Lone SharkApril 13, 1929First short with synchronised sound.[7]
136 Torrid ToreadorsApril 27, 1929
137 Golf SocksMay 11, 1929
138 Petting LarcenyMay 25, 1929
139 Hat AchesJune 8, 1929
140 Fur PeaceJune 22, 1929
141 Auto SuggestionJuly 6, 1929
142 Sleepy HollerJuly 20, 1929
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Columbia Pictures/Screen Gems

By this period, the Krazy Kat shorts started using sound. Ben Harrison and Manny Gould helmed the series together until they briefly split for the 1931-1932 season. After Columbia Pictures decided to decrease Gould’s and Harrison’s (and Sid Marcus’ and Dick Huemer’s) wages on account that their cartoons were unprofitable, they left the studio and their crew took over. All would return (except for Huemer who went to Disney).[8] Allen Rose would be given the series in 1936 as Harrison and Gould focused on the Color Rhapsodies. Due to waning popularity, the Krazy Kat series ended in 1939, but he would appear in two more shorts in the Fables and Phantasies series.

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143 RatskinAugust 15, 1929 Ben Harrison and Manny Gould
144 Canned MusicSeptember 12, 1929 Lost cartoon.
145 Port WhinesOctober 10, 1929
146 Sole MatesNovember 7, 1929 Lost cartoon.
147 Farm ReliefDecember 30, 1929
148 The Kat's MeowJanuary 2, 1930
149 SpookeasyJanuary 30, 1930 Lost cartoon.
150 Slow BeauFebruary 27, 1930
151 Desert SunkMarch 27, 1930 Lost cartoon.
152 An Old FlameApril 24, 1930 Lost cartoon.
153 Alaskan KnightsMay 23, 1930
154 Jazz RhythmJune 19, 1930
155 Honolulu WilesJuly 17, 1930
156 CinderellaAugust 14, 1930 Lost cartoon.
157 The BandmasterSeptember 8, 1930
158 The Apache KidOctober 9, 1930
159 Lambs Will GambleNovember 1, 1930
160 The Little TrailDecember 3, 1930
161 Taken for a RideJanuary 3, 1931
162 Rodeo DoughFebruary 13, 1931
163 Swiss MovementsApril 4, 1931
164 Disarmament ConferenceApril 27, 1931
165 Soda PoppaMay 29, 1931
166 The Stork MarketJuly 11, 1931
167 SvengarlicAugust 3, 1931
168 Weenie RoastSeptember 14, 1931
169 Bars and StripesOctober 15, 1931 Manny Gould
170 Hash House BluesNovember 2, 1931
171 The Restless SaxDecember 1, 1931
172 Piano MoverJanuary 4, 1932 Ben Harrison
173 Love KrazyJanuary 30, 1932 Manny Gould
174 Hollywood Goes KrazyFebruary 13, 1932
175 What a KnightMarch 14, 1932
176 Soldier Old ManApril 2, 1932
177 The Birth of JazzApril 13, 1932 Ben Harrison
178 The Ritzy HotelMay 9, 1932 Manny Gould
179 Hic-Cups the ChampMay 28, 1932
180 The Paper HangerJune 21, 1932 Ben Harrison
181 Light house KeepingAugust 15, 1932
182 Seeing StarsSeptember 12, 1932 Ben Harrison and Manny Gould
183 Prosperity BluesOctober 8, 1932
184 The Crystal GazaboNovember 7, 1932
185 The Minstrel ShowNovember 21, 1932
186 Snow TimeNovember 30, 1932
187 Wedding BellsJanuary 10, 1933
188 The Medicine ShowFebruary 7, 1933
189 Wooden ShoesFebruary 25, 1933
190 Bunnies and BonnetsMarch 29, 1933
191 The Broadway MaladyApril 18, 1933
192 Russian DressingMay 1, 1933
193 House CleaningJune 1, 1933 Rudy Zamora
194 Antique AnticsJune 14, 1933 Ben Harrison and Manny Gould
195 Out of the EtherSeptember 5, 1933
196 Whacks MuseumSeptember 29, 1933 Harry Love and Al Eugster
197 Krazy SpooksOctober 13, 1933 Rudy Zamora and Harry Love
198 Stage KrazyNovember 13, 1933
199 The Bill PosterNovember 24, 1933 Harry Love
200 Curio ShopDecember 15, 1933
201 The Autograph HunterJanuary 5, 1934
202 Southern ExposureFebruary 5, 1934 Ben Harrison and Manny Gould
203 Tom ThumbFebruary 16, 1934 Harry Love
204 Cinder AlleyMarch 9, 1934
205 Bowery DazeMarch 30, 1934
206 Busy BusApril 20, 1934 Allen Rose
207 The Masquerade PartyMay 11, 1934 Harry Love
208 The Trapeze ArtistSeptember 1, 1934 Sid Marcus
209 The Katnips of 1940October 12, 1934 Ben Harrison
210 Krazy's WaterlooNovember 16, 1934
211 Goofy GondolasDecember 21, 1934
212 The Bird ManFebruary 1, 1935
213 The Hotcha MelodyMarch 15, 1935
214 Peace ConferenceApril 26, 1935
215 The King's JesterMay 20, 1935
216 Garden GaietiesAugust 1, 1935
217 A Happy FamilySeptember 27, 1935
218 Kannibal KapersDecember 27, 1935
219 The Bird StufferFebruary 1, 1936 Sid Marcus
220 L'il AinjilMarch 19, 1936 Ben Harrison Sole attempt by Screen Gems to reflect the original comic series.
221 Highway SnobberyAugust 9, 1936 Allen Rose
222 Krazy's NewsreelOctober 24, 1936
223 The Merry CafeDecember 26, 1936
224 The Lyin' HunterFebruary 12, 1937
225 Krazy's Race of TimeMay 6, 1937
226 The Masque RaidJune 25, 1937
227 Railroad RhythmNovember 20, 1937
228 The Sad Little Guinea Pigs [9]February 22, 1938 Ben Harrison
229 The Auto ClinicMarch 4, 1938Allen Rose
230 The Little BuckarooApril 11, 1938
231 Krazy MagicMay 20, 1938
232 Travel SquawksJuly 4, 1938
233 Gym JamsSeptember 9, 1938
234 Hot Dogs on IceOctober 21, 1938
235 The Lone MountieDecember 10, 1938
236 Krazy's Bear TaleJanuary 27, 1939
237 Golf ChumpsApril 6, 1939
238 Krazy's Shoe ShopMay 12, 1939Final Krazy Kat short in the series.
239 The Little Lost SheepOctober 2, 1939First Fables short, and the only Krazy Kat short to be a part of the Fables series.
240 The Mouse ExterminatorJanuary 26, 1940The only Krazy Kat theatrical short in the Phantasy series and the final appearance of Krazy Kat in a theatrical cartoon.
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