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The Cat in the Hat

  • TV Movie
  • 1971
  • TV-G
  • 30m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
2.2K
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The Cat in the Hat (1971)
AnimationComedyFamilyFantasyMusical

A red and white-striped top-hatted cat visits two children left home alone.A red and white-striped top-hatted cat visits two children left home alone.A red and white-striped top-hatted cat visits two children left home alone.

  • Director
    • Hawley Pratt
  • Writer
    • Dr. Seuss
  • Stars
    • Allan Sherman
    • Daws Butler
    • Pamelyn Ferdin
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    • IMDb RATING
    7.2/10
    2.2K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Hawley Pratt
    • Writer
      • Dr. Seuss
    • Stars
      • Allan Sherman
      • Daws Butler
      • Pamelyn Ferdin
    • 28User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Allan Sherman
    Allan Sherman
    • The Cat in the Hat
    • (voice)
    Daws Butler
    Daws Butler
    • Mr. Krinklebein the Fish
    • (voice)
    • (as Dawes Butler)
    Pamelyn Ferdin
    Pamelyn Ferdin
    • Sally
    • (voice)
    Tony Frazier
    • Conrad
    • (voice)
    Gloria Camacho
    • Mother
    • (voice)
    Thurl Ravenscroft
    • Thing 1
    • (voice)
    Gene Morford
    • Thing 2
    • (voice)
    • (as Lewis Morford)
    Judy Garland
    Judy Garland
    • Additional voices
    • (voice)
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Hawley Pratt
    • Writer
      • Dr. Seuss
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      This was the first Dr. Seuss television special produced by DePatie-Freleng Productions.
    • Goofs
      At one point during "Anything Under the Sun," Thing 1 and Thing 2 switch voices.
    • Quotes

      Cat in the Hat: Cat, hat. In French: chat, chapeau. In Spanish: el gato in a sombrero.

    • Crazy credits
      In the DePatie-Freling Enterprises logo seen at the end of the program, the Cat's hat is suddenly superimposed on top of the paintbrush oval with the word "films" printed inside, looking as if the oval is "wearing" the hat.
    • Connections
      Featured in Dr. Seuss Playhouse Video (1989)
    • Soundtracks
      Nothing to be Done
      (uncredited)
      Lyrics by Dr. Seuss
      Music by Dean Elliott

    User reviews28

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    It never gets old!

    This song-filled Dr. Seuss classic should be shown on network television at least twice a year! The musical numbers are pure fun; as a bonus, they managed to sneak in a quick foreign languages lesson. The newest home video release of this favorite has the words on the screen, which is even better. Listen during the song performed with Thing 2 and Thing 1. You'll hear the booming baritone of Thurl "Tony The Tiger" Ravenscroft. I have watched this special over 100 times on home video, and never want to stop.
    • SpazmanianDevil
    • Mar 1, 2003
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    • Release date
      • March 10, 1971 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Кіт у капелюсі
    • Filming locations
      • Beverly Hills, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • The Cat in the Hat Productions
      • CBS Television Network
      • Chuck Jones Enterprises
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    • Runtime
      30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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