
Downhearted Duckling(1954)
Jerry's little duckling friend is depressed because he's just read The Ugly Duckling and thinks that he's ugly. Jerry does his best to help. Tom gets involved when the suicidal duck offers himself as a meal.


Little Runaway is a animation, comedy film released in 1952 exploring themes of cartoon cat, cartoon mouse, seal (animal), circus animal, monetary reward. Directed by Joseph Barbera, A baby seal escapes from the circus and ends up in Jerry's backyard pool. Tom finds out soon enough, and when the circus offers a $10,000 reward, his goal is clear.
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