The Two Mouseketeers

The Two Mouseketeers

Year: 1952

Runtime: 8 mins

Language: English

Directors: Joseph Barbera, William Hanna

AnimationAdventureComedy

Set in a 16th‑century French castle, Tom is tasked with guarding a banquet’s abundant spread. Meanwhile, Jerry and his tiny mouse sidekick—two roving “mouseketeers”—sneak onto the table, pilfering and nibbling the dishes, turning Tom’s watch into a frantic, comedic struggle.

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1

Jerry and Nibbles plot a royal banquet raid

In 17th century Paris, Jerry and Nibbles decide to raid a lavish royal banquet. They view the feast as a playground for mischief and take advantage of the castle's celebrations. Their plan to swipe the spread sets the adventure in motion.

Evening Castle banquet hall, Paris
2

Infiltration into the banquet hall

The duo slips into the castle and infiltrates the banquet hall without drawing attention. They begin sampling from the spread and whisper about their next move. The stage is set for Tom to intervene and complicate their plan.

Evening Castle banquet hall
3

Champagne shower and Tom's attention

Champagne bursts from the mice's antics, catching Tom's eye as he guards the feast. He tightens his stance, ready to act against the intrusion. The moment heightens the tension between cat and mice.

Evening Castle banquet hall
4

Disguise among the table decorations

To avoid detection, the mice hide among the table decorations, blending with garlands and ornaments. The ruse buys them time but keeps them in striking distance of Tom. Their stealth keeps the heist alive for now.

Evening Castle banquet hall
5

Nibbles begins a ham sandwich and sings Alouette

Nibbles, oddly carefree, starts crafting a ham sandwich while singing Alouette. His merriment contrasts with the surrounding tension. The moment showcases their audacity and whimsical chaos.

Evening Castle banquet hall
6

Tom captures Nibbles with a rapier

Tom slips closer and captures Nibbles by driving his rapier through the tabard. The capture is swift and cruel, underscoring Tom's vow to guard the banquet at all costs. Jerry watches the danger unfold with mounting urgency.

Evening Castle banquet hall
7

Jerry rescues Nibbles and custard is thrown

Jerry lunges to rescue Nibbles and splashes Tom with custard for good measure. The rescue erupts into a chaotic melee as the two teams clash amid the feast. The scene blends slapstick with quick, escalating action.

Evening Castle banquet hall
8

First swordfight; Nibbles shaves Tom's tabard

A fierce swordfight ensues, ending with Tom catching Jerry. Nibbles tips a halberd toward Tom, shaving fur off the cat's tabard and revealing the absurdity of their clash. The duel intensifies while the escape plan brews.

Evening Castle banquet hall
9

Nibbles splashes and Tom is driven into a wine glass

Nibbles escapes but is sent flying into a full wine glass by Tom's pursuit. Jerry sudden ly intervenes by hurling a tomato at Tom to buy time. The chaotic chase spirals as wine, glass, and mischief intertwine.

Evening Castle banquet hall
10

Tom skewers impaled banquet fare and cooks it

Jerry saves the moment by flinging a tomato, followed by vegetables and meat chunks, which Tom then impales on his rapier. He heats and eats the improvised kebabs, turning the table items into a bizarre meal. The bizarre meal becomes a weapon in their ongoing skirmish.

Evening Castle banquet hall
11

Nibbles drinks and provokes Tom again

Nibbles, now drunk, climbs out of the wine glass and pokes Tom in the rear. Tom seizes him again, and the pursuit resumes with renewed zeal. The intoxicated mouse adds levity to the relentless chase.

Evening Castle banquet hall
12

Second swordfight and a mace strike

Jerry lands a blow on Tom with a mace, reigniting the duel. A renewed swordfight follows as both sides fight for control of the loot and the escape. The cat's persistence clashes with the mice's cunning once more.

Evening Castle banquet hall
13

Nibbles arms a cannon and blasts Tom

Nibbles brings a cannon into the hall and stuffs it with everything on the banquet table. He lights the fuse, and the cannon blasts Tom with a spectacular, chaotic explosion. The raid achieves a dramatic, flamboyant climax.

Evening Castle banquet hall
14

Escape with loot and grim victory

Jerry and Nibbles walk the Paris streets with the stolen banquet, triumph tinged with mischief. A guillotine looms in the distance, and a drum roll hints at a grim fate for Tom. The mice shrug off the menace with a warlike slogan, promising that this is war and marching on.

Night Paris streets

Last Updated: October 09, 2025 at 11:23

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