This is a list of animated short films produced by Terrytoons from 1929 to 1968 and released theatrically. Terrytoons co-founder Paul Terry was active until 1955 when the studio was sold to CBS. The list includes cartoons originally produced for television that were later screened in theaters from 1959 to 1975.Terrytoons: The Story of Paul Terry and His Classic Cartoon Factory by Gerald Hamonic p.347 to 362 The list does not include cartoons produced by Paul Terry before the founding of Terrytoons, such as Aesop's Film Fables and cartoons he produced while working at Van Beuren Studios.
Contents: __NOTOC__1930s: 1930193119321933193419351936193719381939 1940s: 1940194119421943194419451946194719481949 1950s: 1950195119521953195419551956195719581959 1960s: 1960196119621963196419651966196719681969 1970s: 1970 19711972197319741975
Preservation French Fried was preserved and restored by the UCLA Film & Television Archive from a 35mm nitrate composite dupe negative. Restoration funding was provided by ASIFA-Hollywood. The restoration had its world premiere at the 2024 UCLA Festival of Preservation.
1930s 1930 +No.TitleReleaseDirectorDistributorFilmNotes1CaviarFebruary 23, 1930Frank MoserEducational PicturesReleased in France and its colonies by Jacques Haïk as Placide moujik.2PretzelsMarch 9, 1930Released in France and its colonies by Jacques Haïk as Placide amoureux.3Spanish OnionsMarch 23, 1930Released in France and its colonies by Jacques Haïk as Placide toreador.4Indian PuddingApril 6, 19305Roman PunchApril 20, 19306Hot Turkey May 4, 1930Released in France and its colonies by Jacques Haïk as Placide au Sérail.7Hawaiian PineapplesMay 4, 1930Released in France and its colonies by Jacques Haïk as Placide aviateur.8Swiss CheeseMay 18, 19309Codfish BallsJune 1, 193010Hungarian GoulashJune 15, 1930Released in France and its colonies by Jacques Haïk as Placide bohéme.11Bully BeefJuly 13, 1930Released in France and its colonies by Jacques Haïk as Placide s'en va-t-en Guerre.12Kangaroo SteakJuly 27, 193013Monkey MeatAugust 10, 193014Chop SueyAugust 24, 1930Released in France and its colonies by Jacques Haïk as Les Chinoiseries de Placide. Not seen on television due to Chinese stereotypes.15French FriedSeptember 7, 1930First short to feature Farmer Al Falfa.16Dutch TreatSeptember 21, 1930Aired on Arte Cartoon Factory as Holland Days (German: Holländische Impressionen).17Irish StewOctober 5, 193018Fried ChickenOctober 19, 1930LostBelieved lost19Jumping BeansNovember 2, 193020Scotch HighballNovember 16, 193021Salt Water TaffyNovember 30, 1930Frank Moser & Paul TerryReleased in France and its colonies by Jacques Haïk as Placide Marin.22Golf NutsDecember 14, 1930Frank MoserReleased in France and its colonies by Jacques Haïk as Placide aux Enfers.23Pigskin Capers December 28, 1930
1931 +No.TitleReleaseDirectorDistributorNotes24PopcornJanuary 11, 1931Frank MoserEducational Pictures25Club SandwichJanuary 25, 1931Features Farmer Al Falfa. Edited for television.26RazzberriesFebruary 8, 1931Features Farmer Al Falfa27Go West, Big BoyFebruary 22, 193128Quack, QuackMarch 8, 193129The ExplorerMarch 22, 1931Features Farmer Al Falfa30ClowningApril 5, 193131Sing, Sing PrisonApril 19, 193132The Fireman's BrideMay 3, 1931Believed lost.33The Sultan's CatMay 17, 1931Features Farmer Al Falfa. Believed lost.34A Day To LiveMay 31, 1931Believed lost.352000 B.CJune 14, 1931 36BluesJune 28, 1931 37By The SeaJuly 12, 193138Her First EggJuly 26, 193139Jazz MadAugust 9, 1931Features Farmer Al Falfa40Canadian CapersAugust 23, 1931Features Farmer Al Falfa41Jesse And JamesSeptember 6, 193142The ChampSeptember 20, 1931Features Farmer Al Falfa43Around The WorldOctober 4, 1931Believed lost.44Jingle BellsOctober 18, 1931Believed lost.45The Black SpiderNovember 1, 193146ChinaNovember 15, 1931Believed lost.47The LoreleiNovember 29, 193148SummertimeDecember 13, 193149Aladdin's LampDecember 27, 1931
1932 +No.TitleReleaseDirectorDistributorNotes50The Villain's CurseJanuary 10, 1932Frank MoserEducational PicturesBelieved lost.51Noah's OutingJanuary 24, 1932Features Farmer Al Falfa52The Spider TalksFebruary 7, 1932Negative exists at the British Film Institute.53Peg Leg PeteFebruary 21, 1932Not to be confused with Terrytoon's later cartoon “Peg Leg Pete, The Pirate”.54Play BallMarch 6, 1932A 16mm safety print exists via a videotape copy at UCLA Film & Television Archive.55Ye Olde SongsMarch 20, 1932Features Farmer Al Falfa56Bull-eroApril 3, 193257Radio GirlApril 17, 193258WoodlandMay 1, 1932Features Farmer Al Falfa59RomanceMay 15, 193260Bluebeard's BrotherMay 29, 193261Farmer Al Falfa's Bedtime StoryJune 12, 1932Incorrectly named sometimes as just “Bedtime Story”.62The Mad KingJune 26, 193263Cocky CockroachJuly 10, 193264Spring Is HereJuly 24, 1932Features Farmer Al Falfa.65Farmer Al Falfa's Ape GirlAugust 7, 193266Sherman Was RightAugust 21, 193267BurlesqueSeptember 4, 193268Southern RhythmSeptember 18, 1932Believed lost.69Farmer Al Falfa's Birthday PartyOctober 2, 193270College SpiritOctober 16, 193271Hook and Ladder No. 1October 30, 1932Was released by Castle Films under their "Mouse Movies" brand during the 1945 season.72The Forty ThievesNovember 13, 193273ToylandNovember 27, 1932Later released by Castle Films for their cartoon titled "Christmas Cartoon" and was sold between 1942 - 1945. Farmer Al Falfa appears as Santa Claus in this cartoon.74Hollywood DietDecember 11, 193275Ireland Or BustDecember 25, 1932
1933 +No.TitleReleaseDirectorDistributorNotes76Jealous LoverJanuary 8, 1933Frank MoserEducational Pictures77Robin HoodJanuary 22, 1933Based on the classic legend.78Hansel And GretelFebruary 5, 1933Based on the fairy tale.79The Tale Of A ShirtFebruary 19, 193380Down On The LeveeMarch 5, 193381Who Killed Cock RobinMarch 19, 193382Oh! SusannaApril 2, 1933Was later released by Castle Films from 1942 - 1945 under the name "Wild West Daze". 83Romeo And JuiletApril 16, 1933Was later released as part of Castle Films second group of Terrytoons in 1940 and sold them until 1942. Based on the classic tale of the same name.84Pirate ShipApril 30, 1933Later released by Castle Films as part of their second group of Terrytoons in 1940 and was sold until 1942.85Tropical FishMay 14, 1933Features Farmer Al Falfa.86CinderellaMay 28, 193387King ZilchJune 11, 1933The first appearance of reoccurring character "Zilch" who would make appearances in more Terrytoons in the future.88The Banker's DaughterJune 25, 1933The first of 5 "Fanny Zilch" cartoons and was Paul Terry's first experiment on television like episode plots.89The Oil Can MysteryJuly 9, 1933A Fanny Zilch Cartoon.90Fanny In The Lion's DenJuly 23, 1933A Fanny Zilch Cartoon.91Hypnotic EyesAugust 1, 1933A Fanny Zilch Cartoon.92Grand UproarAugust 25, 1933Was released as part of Castle Films' first 6 cartoons they released under Terrytoons in 1938 and sold until 1942.93Pick-NeckingSeptember 8, 1933A Farmer Al Falfa Cartoon.94Fanny's Wedding DaySeptember 22, 1933The Last Fanny Zilch Cartoon. Being the end of the mini-series.95A Gypsy FiddlerOctober 6, 193396Beanstalk JackOctober 20, 1933This cartoon was the first ever Terrytoon to be released by Castle Films who in 1938 managed to get a deal with Paul Terry to release the Terrytoon's as Home Movies for 15 years (until 1953). Castle Film's only got into the business the previous year, so it was a big deal to them. And so they released the first 6 cartoons in 1938 with this cartoon being listed first. Later, in 1940, 3 more Terrytoons were released by them and all together these 9 Cartoon's continued to be sold by Castle Films until the end of the 1942 Season when they were replaced with new & better Terrytoons. Castle Films continued the make new releases until 1951. With Terrytoons phased out by Castle Film's in 1953. However, another Home Movie company called “Ken Films” would take over the home movie license and sell Terrytoons until 1982 when videotapes came along.97The Village BlacksmithNovember 3, 1933Features Farmer Al Falfa.98Robinson CruesoeNovember 17, 1933Features Farmer Al Falfa. Was the first Terrytoon to be part of Castle Films' Farmer Al Falfa brand which got edition's from 1942 - 1949. This cartoon was sold by Castle Films from 1942 - 1945.99Little Boy BlueNovember 30, 1933Was sold by Castle Films as part of 3 cartoons released by them in 1940 and continued to be sold until 1942. When Castle Film's released their home movie version Ub Iwerk's Comicolor short of the same name. They changed it to "The Big Bad Wolf" to avoid confusion with this cartoon with the same fairytale inspiration.100In VeniceDecember 15, 1933101The Sunny SouthDecember 29, 1933Believed lost.
1934 +No.TitleReleaseDirectorDistributorNotes102Holland DaysJanuary 12, 1934Frank Moser & Paul TerryEducational PicturesFeatures Farmer Al Falfa. This was part of Castle Films first 6 Terrytoon releases. Sold from 1938 - 1942.103The Three BearsJanuary 26, 1934Was remade in 1939.104Rip Van WinkleFebruary 9, 1934Features Farmer Al Falfa. This was part of Castle Films first 6 Terrytoon releases. Sold from 1938 - 1942.105The Last StrawFebruary 23, 1934106The Owl and the PussycatMarch 9, 1934Features Farmer Al Falfa. This was sold by Castle Films from 1942 - 1945.107A Mad HouseMarch 23, 1934108Joe's Lunch WagonApril 6, 1934109Just A ClownApril 20, 1934Was part of Castle Films first 6 Terrytoon releases. Sold from 1938 - 1942.110The King's DaughterMay 4, 1934Mostly known for using the same giant design as seen in the more infamous "Beanstalk Jack".111The Lion's Friend.May 18, 1934This was sold by Castle Films under the name "The Mouse And The Lion" or as sometimes seen in their catalog "Mouse And Lion". This cartoon was edited by CBS for Television.112PandoraJune 1, 1934This was part of Castle Films first 6 Terrytoon releases. Sold from 1938 - 1942.113Slow But SureJune 15, 1934114See The WorldJune 29, 1934115My Lady's GardenJuly 13, 1934This was sold by Castle Films under the name "The Bee And The Butterfly" from 1942 - 1945.116Irish Sweepstakes July 27, 1934117Busted BlossomsAugust 10, 1934Frank Moser118Mice In Council August 24, 1934Frank Moser & Paul TerrySold under Castle Films "Mouse Movies" brand from 1945 - 1949119Why Mules Leave HomeSeptember 7, 1934Features Farmer Al Falfa. This was sold under Castle Films Farmer Al Falfa brand under the name “Farmyard Whoopee” from 1942 - 1945. Original MPPDA production code #106.120Jail BirdsSeptember 21, 1934This Cartoon was sold by Castle Films under the "Mouse Movies" brand from 1945 - 1949121The Black SheepOctober 5, 1934Frank Moser Original MPPDA production code #144.122The Magic FishOctober 19, 1934Frank Moser & Paul Terry Original MPPDA production code #162.123Hot SandsNovember 2, 1934A Terrytoon released as part of Castle Films 1946 batch of cartoons. Sold from 1946 - 1948.124Tom, Tom The Piper's SonNovember 16, 1934 This was part of Castle Films 1942 batch of cartoons. Sold between 1942 - 1945. Original MPPDA production code #194.125Jack's ShackNovember 30, 1934Features Farmer Al Falfa.126South Pole Or BustDecember 14, 1934Sold by Castle Films under the "Mouse Movies" brand from 1947 - 1949127The Dog ShowDecember 28, 1934Was part of Castle Films 1942 batch of cartoons and just like with many cartoons from that batch this cartoon was renamed to Canine Comedy. And was sold from 1942 - 1945.
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