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The Night Watchman
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The Night Watchman

1938-11-18 · 7 min · ★ 6.2

Animation · Comedy

A little cat must take his sick father's place as night watchman, but is bullied by a tough mouse and his gang, leaving the rest of the mice free to eat all the food and stage a musical floor show.

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Directors
Chuck Jones
Production companies
Leon Schlesinger Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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Mel BlancMel BlancTough Mice (voice)
Margaret Hill-TalbotTommy Cat

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