Tim Story was the Director of the classic cartoon, “Tom and Jerry.” He decided to film this animation so he could show his 9 year-old son one of his own films while he was still a kid. So it was more enjoyable to watch.
Story wanted to make it a silent show so the charm comes from their silent behavior. Even though it wasn’t created for the deaf community, it was a natural fit for them.
The message behind “Tom and Jerry” is resilience and friendship in the face of adversity. Showing that staying committed and persistent in achieving our goals is important. Another fun fact is that the mouse Jerry was an allusion to Germans. It makes numerous references to World War 2.
You thought Tom and Jerry were their real names? No, it was Thomas Jasper Cat Sr. and Gerald Jinx Mouse. As you can see, there was more behind the “Tom and Jerry” cartoon than just a cat chasing a mouse.
