Jerry's Cousin
On Hogan’s Alley, all the cats are afraid of Muscles Mouse. He pounds them at will. His cousin Jerry sends a letter asking for help dealing with Tom. Muscles immediately sets out for Jerry’s and upon arrival shows Tom who’s boss. Tom doesn’t go gently: he works out with weights to build his strength, he uses craft to launch an attack, and he calls in reinforcements. Is Muscles up to the challenge? And what will happen to Jerry when Muscles has to go home?
Nominated for the Academy Award. Muscles Mouse, Jerry's terrifying relative, arrives and simply demolishes Tom — the pleasure is in watching the usual dynamic overturned by a character who is not intimidated by anything. Muscles was popular enough to return, and this is the best of his appearances.