Tweety’s Circus

Tweety’s Circus

Year: 1955

Runtime: 7 mins

Language: English

Director: Friz Freleng

ComedyAnimation

When Sylvester Cat wanders into a shuttered circus, he discovers Tweety Bird locked in a cage. The bird breaks free, prompting a frantic chase through the tents, while Sylvester also finds himself pursued by an angry, uncaged lion he provoked earlier.

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1

Sylvester enters the circus

Sylvester walks into the circus singing his theme song 'Meow!' and begins exploring the various animal exhibits. He shows a displeasure towards the lion exhibit, criticizing its billing as 'King of the Cats.' This marks the start of his visit and sets the stage for his antics.

Circus
2

Sylvester spots Tweety and begins the chase

After passing by Tweety Bird, Sylvester quickly realizes his mistake and starts chasing the little bird through the circus. Tweety runs into the big top, prompting Sylvester to pursue him in an effort to capture him for a meal.

Circus big top
3

Lion uncages and confronts Sylvester

The lion, now uncaged, appears as Sylvester’s nemesis, waiting to attack him for the earlier insult and Sylvester's attempt to hit him with a shovel. The lion acts as both an antagonist and protector of Tweety during the chaos.

Circus big top
4

Sylvester attempts to use a fire hose

Sylvester attempts to use what he thinks is a fire hose to capture Tweety, but it turns out to be an elephant's trunk. The elephant grabs Sylvester with its trunk, crushes his chest, and then throws him into the lion's cage, escalating his misfortune.

Circus
5

Sylvester gets thrown into the lion's cage

After being attacked by the elephant, Sylvester is thrown into the lion's cage, where the lion starts to attack him. This marks a series of escalating encounters with the circus animals, all ending with Sylvester suffering injuries or setbacks.

Lion's cage
6

Sylvester exploits his high diver ability

Tweety directs an elephant to 'drink it all down,' humorously leading Sylvester to perform a high dive into water. This attempt to outsmart the animals highlights Sylvester's repeated failed efforts to catch Tweety using various tricks.

Circus water area
7

Sylvester tries to be a fire eater

Sylvester attempts to mimic a fire eater act, only to be forced to eat real fire by the lion, further humiliating and endangering him. This scene adds to the series of slapstick failures Sylvester faces throughout the circus.

Circus stage / fire area
8

Sylvester attempts a high-wire walk

Sylvester tries to walk on the high wire as part of the circus act, with Tweety mockingly encouraging him. His attempt ends comically with him failing and suffering more mishaps, emphasizing his ongoing struggles.

Circus high wire
9

Sylvester is finally rid of the lion, but ends up with more lions

Just when Sylvester thinks he has escaped the lion, he unwittingly locks himself into a cage with more lions, including a tiger. This culminates his series of misadventures and increased peril.

Circus cage
10

Tweety becomes the carnival barker

With Sylvester trapped, Tweety takes on the role of a carnival barker, rallying the crowd and humorously advertising 'fifty lions and one puddy tat.' His antics heighten the circus chaos, promising entertainment at Sylvester’s expense.

Circus
11

The final roar and conclusion

A loud roar signals the arrival of the lions and tiger, suggesting Sylvester's fate is sealed. Tweety shifts his spiel to exaggerate the number of lions, and the scene ends with chaotic laughter and the circus spectacle ongoing.

Circus arena

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