
Sleepy-Time Tom
Animation · Comedy
Overview
Tom has been out late carousing with his chums. When he gets home, Mammy won't take any excuses, and insists he stay awake; Jerry, overhearing, thus tries a number of schemes to get Tom to sleep.
Top Cast


Lillian Randolph
Lillian Randolph
Mammy Two-Shoes (voice) (uncredited)
Lillian Randolph
Mammy Two-Shoes (voice) (uncredited)


Daws Butler
Daws Butler
Tom's Friend (voice) (uncredited)
Daws Butler
Tom's Friend (voice) (uncredited)


Paul Frees
Paul Frees
Light-Brown Cat (voice) (uncredited)
Paul Frees
Light-Brown Cat (voice) (uncredited)
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