Heavenly Puss
Directed by Joseph Barbera, William Hanna
Produced by MGM Cartoon Studio
A whimsical cartoon fable about redemption and forgiveness, where Tom must seek Jerry's mercy to escape damnation, blending slapstick comedy with genuine moral stakes.
During yet another pursuit of Jerry, Tom ends up being killed when an upright piano slides down the stairs and slams into him. He meets a feline St. Peter at the gate of the Heavenly Express, but is initially turned away due to his constant torture. However, he will be allowed onto the train if he can have Jerry sign a letter of forgiveness within one hour. If not, it's Hell for Tom. Will he go up or down?
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