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What classical music is Tom playing in The Cat Concerto?
Tom performs Franz Liszt's Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 onstage at a concert piano. Jerry disrupts the performance from inside the instrument, turning the piece into a chase.
Who directed The Cat Concerto?
The 1947 MGM short was directed by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera. It is one of the best-known Tom and Jerry cartoons from their MGM period.
Did The Cat Concerto win an Oscar?
Yes, The Cat Concerto won the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film. Tom and Jerry shorts won multiple Oscars during the 1940s.
Why is The Cat Concerto often discussed with Rhapsody Rabbit?
Both The Cat Concerto and Warner Bros.' Rhapsody Rabbit use Liszt's Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 and a comic piano-performance setup. The two 1940s cartoons are often compared because their gags and structure are unusually similar.
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