The Cat in the Hat

Jul 4, 1971

0h 24m

★ 6.7

Everyone Loves This World Famous Cat Who Pulls Magic And Music Right Out Of His Hat!

Overview

In a marvelously animated version of one of the most beloved of all Dr. Seuss tales, two youngsters find themselves at home with nothing to do on a rainy afternoon. But when the magical, mischievous Cat in the Hat arrives on the scene, they're all cat-apulted into a day of rousing, romping, outlandish antics they - and you - will never forget!

Genres

TV Movie

Animation

Family

Production Companies

The Cat in the Hat Productions

CBS Productions

DePatie-Freleng Enterprises

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Cast

The Cat in the Hat (voice)

Allan Sherman

Mr. Krinklebein the Fish (voice)

Daws Butler

Sally (voice)

Pamelyn Ferdin

Boy (voice)

Tony Frazier

Mother (voice)

Gloria Camacho

Thing 1 (voice)

Thurl Ravenscroft

Thing 2 (voice) (as Lewis Morford)

Gene Morford

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