| Sandy Claws | |
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| Directed by | I. Freleng |
| Written by | Arthur Davis Warren Foster[1] |
| Produced by | Edward Selzer |
| Starring | Mel Blanc |
| Music by | Carl Stalling |
| Animation by | Virgil Ross Arthur Davis Manuel Perez |
| Layouts by | Hawley Pratt |
| Backgrounds by | Irv Wyner |
| Color process | Technicolor |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Warner Bros. Pictures The Vitaphone Corporation |
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Running time | 7:12 |
| Language | English |
Sandy Claws is a 1954Warner Bros.Looney Tunes cartoon directed byFriz Freleng.[2] The short was released on April 2, 1955, and starsTweety,Sylvester andGranny.[3] The voices are performed byMel Blanc andBea Benaderet.[4]
Granny takes Tweety to the beach while expressing anticipation for trying on her new bikini bathing suit. Meanwhile, Sylvester, fishing on the pier, spots Tweety in his cage across the pier and unguarded. Thinking he's in for a free meal, Sylvester's plans are thwarted when the tide washes him away, leaving Tweety stranded.
Sylvester employs various tricks to reach Tweety, including lowering himself with a fishing line, driving a motorboat, using water skis, and inflating balloons as water wings, which attracts sharks. Eventually, Granny, mistaking Sylvester's actions for a rescue attempt, aids him.
After several mishaps, Tweety takes matters into his own hands, successfully rowing his cage ashore. Granny, focused on reuniting with Tweety, neglects Sylvester, who ends up in the dog pound due to her overzealous attempts to reward him.
Sandy Claws markedBea Benaderet's last portrayal of Granny, subsequently succeeded byJune Foray in later productions. Following this short's release, Granny underwent a comprehensive revamp. Her visual presentation and attire received updates, commencing withRed Riding Hoodwinked. Although her cheerful disposition persisted overall, her antiquated attributes, including her attire and detachment from contemporary trends, were toned down.
Sandy Claws was nominated for anAcademy Award for Best Animated Short Film in 1954. It lost toUPA’sWhen Magoo Flew.
