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The Cat in the Hat

The Cat in the Hat

Everyone Loves This World Famous Cat Who Pulls Magic And Music Right Out Of His Hat!

19716.80h 24mG

Overview

In a marvelously animated version of one of the most beloved of all Dr. Seuss tales, two youngsters find themselves at home with nothing to do on a rainy afternoon. But when the magical, mischievous Cat in the Hat arrives on the scene, they're all cat-apulted into a day of rousing, romping, outlandish antics they - and you - will never forget!

Directed by Hawley Pratt
Written by Dr. Seuss
Produced by Dr. Seuss, Chuck Jones
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Top Cast

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Allan Sherman

The Cat in the Hat (voice)

Daws Butler

Daws Butler

Mr. Krinklebein the Fish (voice)

Pamelyn Ferdin

Pamelyn Ferdin

Sally (voice)

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Tony Frazier

Boy (voice)

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Gloria Camacho

Mother (voice)

Thurl Ravenscroft

Thurl Ravenscroft

Thing 1 (voice)

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Gene Morford

Thing 2 (voice) (as Lewis Morford)

About The Cat in the Hat

The Cat in the Hat is a tv movie, animation, family film released in 1971. Directed by Hawley Pratt, it stars Allan Sherman, Daws Butler, Pamelyn Ferdin. In a marvelously animated version of one of the most beloved of all Dr. Seuss tales, two youngsters find themselves at home with nothing to do on a rainy afternoon. But when the magical, mischievous Cat in the Hat arrives on the scene, they're all cat-apulted into a day of rousing, romping, outlandish antics they - and you - will never forget!

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