Tom And Jerry Cartoon Archive Access

The Tom and Jerry cartoon archive has reached a monumental milestone with the release of the Tom & Jerry: The Golden Era Anthology (1940-1958)

"The Night Before Christmas" (1941)

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. tom and jerry cartoon archive

So, start your search. Dig through thrift store DVD bins. Check the Internet Archive for 16mm scans. Subscribe to Boomerang for a month. The chase—much like Tom’s pursuit of Jerry—is endless, occasionally frustrating, but always joyful. The Tom and Jerry cartoon archive has reached

• Boomerang: The most reliable source for Hanna-Barbera classics. However, they often use the censored digital versions.
• HBO Max (Max): Holds a significant cache, but rotates titles out monthly.
• Amazon Prime Video: You can purchase "seasons," but the episode ordering is chaotic, mixing 1940s shorts with 1960s ones without labeling.

The Gene Deitch Era (1961–1962): Known for its surreal, slightly eerie atmosphere and unique sound effects. It’s a polarizing but fascinating part of the archive. The Gene Deitch Era (1961–1962) : Known for