The Bowling Alley-Cat

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Tom and Jerry are in a bowling alley. Both spend a lot of time sliding on the well-polished lanes. Eventually, Jerry takes up residence among the pins and Tom tries to bowl him down.

Released: Jul 18, 1942

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William Hanna

Tom (vocal sounds) (uncredited)

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