Tom and Jerry: A Nutcracker Tale

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Once upon a Christmas Eve...

... the Nutcracker ballet was performed

to everyone's delight.

And while this ballet

had many admirers...

... in this theater, it had no greater fan

than little Jerry Mouse.

Meanwhile, outside the theater...

King of the cats

That's what he is

Takin ' all our sustenance

Like it was really his

Greedy to a fault

Bully to us all

He'll only be your friend

So you can take the fall

But he's really something special

Something you just can 't deny

Everybody raise a cheer

Mainly 'cause we know he's here

Everybody raise a cheer

To the king of the cats

King of the cats

That's what I am

Pushing 'em around

Because I know I can

Greedy to a fault

Bully to 'em all

- He'll only be your friend

- So you can take the fall

But he's really something special

Something you just can 't deny

Everybody raise a cheer

Mainly 'cause we know he's here

Everybody raise a cheer

To the king of the cats

Now he must sadly wait...

... another long year

until the next performance.

Nothing for Jerry in this empty place...

... except his love of the ballet.

If only he could dance.

What's the use of pretending?

These things never change.

Why, that would take a miracle.

Bravo! Bravo!

But wait! A mouse needs more.

And a mouse king needs his royal court.

No worries. You can't hurt a quality toy.

And a ballet needs a ballerina.

A lovely couple, no? Sorry.

Come to think of it,

a mouse king needs a kingdom too.

Even if it's built on fragile magic.

But of course,

magic affects both friend and foe alike.

Boys, round up them worthless toys.

I'm taking over this kingdom.

Oh, Jerry, what shall we do?

Cease and desist, pussycat.

This is Monsieur Jerry's wish.

All he wanted was to dance.

And this kingdom

sprang from those desires.

We must respect his dream, no?

Oh, Mr. Cat, I have a present for you.

Me?

Thanks. It's what I've always wanted.

Isn't that a bomb?

A bomb?!

Somebody, do something.

Slacker. Stop those toys.

Get moving!

Whoa, Nelly!

Prime Minister Lackey!

So, what's the state of my kingdom?

I have some grave misgivings

about the treatment of the toys.

Enough. You're bringing me down.

So where's that little dancing doll?

Prepare to be amused.

Oh, goody. Take a hike, Tim.

Now, how about a little dance?

Oh, I get it. You need music.

Not a big fan of the banjo, huh?

I will never dance for you.

You've ruined everything.

Everybody seems pretty happy

around here to me.

It doesn't matter. There's nothing

you or anybody can do about it.

You forget about Jerry.

Your little mouse king? That's a riot.

Don't underestimate him.

He will never give up.

You can't give up yet.

Why, alls we need is a great idea.

Sorry, I can only talk

if someone gives my string a pull.

I was thinking,

we need someone to aid us.

And?

And I have this tag

that reads "The Toymaker."

Well, I got one too. Kind of itches.

So you think

we should find the Toymaker?

If he even exists.

Of course he does.

Somebody made us

and his name is Toymaker.

Yes, but where can we find him?

Well, maybe you can

contribute something here.

Follow the star?

I guess that's worked before.

You know, I've been thinking...

...maybe it wouldn't hurt

to finish off that mouse.

Just to be on the safe side.

So whom should we send?

- How about Tim?

- I think you mean Tom.

Very well, Tim it is.

Tom, sir.

Tim, take all the men you need

and make sure...

...that mouse never comes back.

Get it?

So, by the command of the cat king...

... Tom gathered his troops

and set off to catch a mouse.

We're marching off to fight

We'll catch that mouse

And do what's right

We're marching off to fight

To go and get that mouse

Hey, ho, away we go

One, two, three, in a row

We're marching round and round

To go and crush that mouse.

We're heading off to fight

We'll march and march

All through the night

We're heading off to fight

To go and beat that mouse

Hey, ho, off we go

Hit him high and hit him low

We're heading off to fight

To go and mince that mouse.

We're marching off to fight

We'll fight our foe with all our might

We're marching off to fight

To go and break that mouse

Hey, ho, away we go

Loaded down with guns in tow

We're marching off to fight

To go and squash that mouse

Maybe we should send the chicken.

Mademoiselle Ballerina Lady!

I am coming to rescue you.

- Tuffy?

- Yes, it is I.

And I will set you free.

Oh, Tuffy, the cats are heading out

to destroy Jerry.

Time is of the essence.

You must warn him.

Then take these keys and free yourself.

Hurry, Tuffy. Hurry!

I shall not fail you.

Hold it. What's this?

Looks like Tom is carving a path

straight to Jerry.

That little mouse is gonna need

all the luck he can get.

Are you sure this is it?

A toy wouldn't head through

that scary place.

A river.

All right, I've got a confession to make.

I'm not really a toy.

I'm only a decoration, an ornament,

not suitable for play.

If I get wet, I'm liable

to start falling apart.

Well, it is frozen solid.

Hey. Looks like fun...

I got it. Thanks.

Hey, look at me.

I'm skating.

Oh, no. I think he's stuck.

Come on, Jer, you can do it.

No. Don't give up, buddy.

Please, we need you.

Help me, Nelly.

Oh, boy.

You scared the stuffings out of us.

We gotta get you someplace warm.

Hey, little lady, what's going on here?

A string attached to keys...

...can only mean one thing:

Playtime.

Your majesty, I have some...

What is going on here?

Me and the little ballerina

are playing keys.

You should really try it sometime.

Yes, it sounds fascinating.

I know what you're trying to do.

You're attempting

to distract the king from his duties.

Well, it won't work.

Here, I haven't got all day.

She's got more keys than I do.

Clever. But we'll have

no more of this nonsense.

I hope I make myself clear.

Send up the telescope.

- The telescope.

- The telescope.

The telescope.

Do not harm Monsieur Jerry.

Be kind and gentle.

This is your conscience speaking.

The little voice

that tells you right from wrong.

The quality of mercy is not strained.

It dropeth as a gentle rain from heaven.

Look, there he is.

Why do you listen to that little fool?

I say do the mouse in.

No. I appeal to your better nature.

Do not listen to this ruffian.

Well, at least I'm not wearing a dress.

Time to rub out the rodent.

Please, I beseech you to...

Well, think it over.

Sleep on it, won't you?

Sometimes a conscience

must take drastic measures.

Feeling better, Jerry?

I'm coming undone. I knew it.

The water must have melted my glue.

Oh, we have to put a stop to that.

I had an aunt who started to unravel.

Not a pretty picture, huh?

What? Oh, of course, the Toymaker.

He'll be able to fix you right up.

Sure, no worries.

Bonjour, Monsieur Jerry. It is I.

- What are you doing here, Tuffy?

- The ballerina lady sent me to warn you.

Warn us about what?

- The cats.

- The cats?

They are coming to do away with you.

They are probably surrounding us

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