acmelita This humorous short is based on a children's folk song that I recently learned dates back to 1893. The original song was written by Harry S. Miller under the dated and clumsy title "The Cat Came Back: A Comic Negro Absurdity." Cordell Barker alters the lyrics just slightly but the intent is wholly intact. That darn cat just won't leave! There are many little pockets of funny in this over-all comedic short but one of my favorite is when Mr. Johnson tries to entertain the Evil Kitty with his old baby rattle and then looks lovingly at his baby picture. The year cited on the picture frame is 1903!This is a modern classic and it has just been released at www.Filmporium.com on a compilation DVD ($5) with the droll "Village of Idiots" and the slapstick, hilarious "In the Rough". That's a lot of funny for the money.

Stephen Holloway Mr. Johnson founds an yellow cat at his front door. But he soon regrets finding it. After the cat wreaks the house, Johnson tries every trick that he can think of to get rid of it. However, every time fails and somehow the cat returns every time. Eventually Johnson even tries to blow up his own house but it to fails because it kills him and the cat as well. But, the cat's spirits case Johnson's ghost at the end of the picture. Still, after all these years it's still an gem. Sadly, since the cancellation of O Canada, this Canadian masterpiece hasn't been scene in the States and it's an shame because it's one of a few cartoons from Canada I enjoy. However, I highly recommend it for its humor and plot. So good luck trying to track it down because it won't air in the States anytime soon. At least not yet.Final Score: an perfect 10 out of 10.

michelledischer This is, without doubt, one of the funniest animated films I've ever seen. Just the shape Johnson's pants is hilarious. The cat's systematic destruction of his house, his mum's picture, the drapes, the soundtrack of the rat blowing out his lighter--priceless. I've seen it a dozen times and every time I see it, I see something new. Brilliant and richly humorous. MD

Tito-8 Canada's National Film Board has produced a seemingly endless number of terrific shorts over the years, and this is one of the best ones. There are numerous funny moments in this thoroughly enjoyable cartoon, and the closing scene is a perfect and appropriate end to the film. If you ever come across this film, please take a few minutes and give it a chance. You will not be disappointed.