In the original print, Tom gets his mouth stuck in a mousetrap, and his teeth chatter so violently that his jaw unhinges. The original uncut version shows a brief frame of Tom's jaw dangling like a skeleton. This frame was removed for television in the 1960s. Most DVD releases use the cut version. Finding a 16mm print of the uncut version is the mark of a true collector.
: Most plots involve Tom attempting to capture Jerry, often at the behest of a human owner, leading to extreme mayhem and destruction. Complex Relationship tom and jerry cartoon archive
Below is a draft review tailored for a classic animation fan. In the original print, Tom gets his mouth
Originally named "Jasper" and "Jinx," this short introduced the formula: silent violence, jazz music, and survival. It earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Short Subject (Cartoon). Most DVD releases use the cut version