Lovelorn Fish

The cartoon may be called Jolly Fish, but an amorous fish makes an appearance at the start of this 1932 Van Beuren short. He cozies up to Jerry, who shakes his head and shoves the fish away. I love the plus signs in the eyes; old comic strips used to do that sort thing.



Now the fish is angry. He develops feet and hands. He walks on water, chasing after Tom and Jerry’s boat, which contracts.



Both Tom and Jerry bash the fish unconscious with their oars.



In true lackadaisical Van Beuren style, the action lines remain on the screen for a couple of seconds when there is no action.



John Foster and George Stallings get the “by” credit.

Gene Rodemich believed in setting moods with music, not necessarily scoring to the action. The song that plays during most of the cartoon is “By a Rippling Stream.” Thanks to Milt Knight for the ID. You can hear a nice version below.