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Johann Mouse is a 1953 animated short film produced by Fred Quimby and directed by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. As part of the Tom and Jerry franchise, the plot centers on a mouse in 19th-century Vienna that cannot resist waltzing to the music of Johann Strauss II. The short features extensive narration by voice actor Hans Conried. It won the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film in 1953, appealing to fans of classic theatrical animation.
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Who directed the 1953 animated short film Johann Mouse?
Johann Mouse was directed by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera, and produced by Fred Quimby for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. It is a classic entry in the legendary Tom and Jerry franchise.
What is the plot of the Tom and Jerry short Johann Mouse?
The plot centers on a mouse in 19th-century Vienna that cannot resist waltzing whenever Johann Strauss plays the piano. Tom, the cat, tries to catch him by learning to play the piano to lure the mouse out of its hole.
Did Johann Mouse win any Academy Awards?
Yes, Johann Mouse won the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film in 1953. It was the seventh and final Oscar awarded to the original Hanna-Barbera run of the Tom and Jerry series.
Who provides the musical score for Johann Mouse?
The short film features the music of Johann Strauss II, specifically built around his famous waltzes like The Blue Danube. Scott Bradley adapted the classical orchestrations to perfectly complement the animated slapstick comedy.
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