The Million Dollar Cat(1944)

The Million Dollar Cat is a comedy about Tom, who inherits a million dollars from his eccentric aunt—with one strict condition: he cannot harm any living creature, not even a mouse. The catch arrives immediately when Jerry, a clever mouse, begins shadowing Tom at every turn, gleefully reminding him of the inheritance's terms. As Tom struggles to maintain his newfound wealth while resisting his natural instincts, Jerry exploits the situation with mischievous delight. The film plays on the classic cat-and-mouse dynamic, transforming their eternal rivalry into a battle of wits where financial gain hangs in the balance. Tom must navigate between his desire for the fortune and his compulsion to catch his pint-sized tormentor, leading to escalating chaos and comedic confrontations.