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Cordell Barker’s 1988 animation, “The Cat Came Back,” adapts Harry S. Miller’s enduring 1893 song. The film utilizes stop-motion animation to present a humorous and repetitive visual interpretation of the popular tune. Noted for its distinctive style and meticulous execution, it's appreciated by animation enthusiasts and those interested in Canadian art history.
It is particularly relevant for audiences who enjoy classic children’s entertainment and experimental animation.
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Who directed The Cat Came Back?
The Cat Came Back was directed by Cordell Barker at the National Film Board of Canada. The animated short was released in 1988.
Is The Cat Came Back based on a song?
Yes. It adapts Harry S. Miller's comic song The Cat Came Back, which dates to 1893.
What is the joke in The Cat Came Back?
The short follows Mr. Johnson as he tries increasingly extreme ways to get rid of a yellow cat. The gag is that every attempt backfires and the cat always returns.
Was The Cat Came Back nominated for an Oscar?
Yes. Cordell Barker's 1988 short received an Academy Award nomination for Best Animated Short Film.
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