Home, Tweet Home

Home, Tweet Home

Year: 1950

Runtime: 7 mins

Language: English

Director: Friz Freleng

FamilyAnimationComedy

In a bustling city park, Tweety Bird is splashing in a bird bath when Sylvester Cat intrudes and gives chase. The bird darts to the side of a lively nanny and her toddler for cover. Sylvester disguises himself as the child to snatch Tweety, only to be caught and spanked. Tweety then retreats to a building ledge, where Sylvester tries to pull him down with chewing gum, but fails. His antics finally provoke a bulldog, which chases Sylvester away.

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Location

Park, City streets, Hotel

Set in a bustling city park with a fountain, the action then spills into nearby streets and a hotel area. The park provides open space for the chase, while the surrounding urban backdrop adds obstacles and visual humor. The public setting underscores the vulnerability of Tweety and the relentless persistence of Sylvester, framed by a helpful nanny and curious bystanders.

🌳 Park 🏙️ Urban setting

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Main Characters – Home, Tweet Home (1950)

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Sylvester

A determined alley-cat hunter who relentlessly pursues Tweety, relying on a string of slapstick schemes—from disguises to traps and props like corn bait and bubble gum. His patient, cocky persona makes him a classic cartoon antagonist, always overestimating his own cleverness while repeatedly being foiled by Tweety and the environment.

🐾 Pursuit 🎭 Comedy 🧰 Traps

Tweety

A small, quick-witted canary who uses charm and keen improvisation to outsmart Sylvester. He delivers his iconic lines, stays calm under pressure, and leverages a mix of humor and agility to escape danger, turning each threat into an opportunity for clever escapes.

🐤 Tiny 🧠 Clever 🎯 Precision

Lillian

The nanny who protects Tweety, reading her book and scolding Sylvester for prey on the vulnerable. She embodies kindness and authority, stepping in with a calm, disciplined approach and a memorable umbrella-driven intervention.

👩 Nanny 🛡️ Protector 🎭 Comedy

Bulldog

A vicious bulldog that serves as an additional obstacle, pursuing Sylvester and adding to the chaos of the chase. His presence intensifies the danger and heightens the slapstick humor of the pursuit.

🐶 Bulldog 🛡️ Obstacle 🎭 Comedy

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🐾 Pursuit & Mischief

The core of the short is a relentless cat-and-bird pursuit, turning each chase into a sequence of slapstick gags. Sylvester relies on traps, disguises, and physical humor to outmaneuver Tweety. Tweety counters with quick thinking and agility, transforming danger into a series of clever escapes.

🛡️ Protection of the Innocent

Lillian the nanny steps in to shield Tweety from Sylvester, highlighting the value of kindness and guardianship. Her interventions—scolding the predator and defending the vulnerable—shape the bird's safety amid chaos. The dynamic emphasizes care for the small and the defenseless.

🧠 Cleverness & Ingenuity

Tweety demonstrates sharp wit, using humor and improvisation to turn Sylvester's schemes against him. The bird's clever escapes—avoiding traps, foiling with props, and outsmarting the pursuer—show that brains can trump brute force. The humor stems from the contrast between Sylvester's arrogance and Tweety's resourcefulness.

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 18:36

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