Fagin's Freshman

Fagin's Freshman is a 1939 Merrie Melodies short directed by Ben Hardaway and Cal Dalton.
== Plot ==
It's the world of cats and dogs. Blackie, a little black kitten (who lost his mittens), dreams that he runs off to join a school for criminals. Tiring of "sissy stuff," he gets his wish when he teams up with Fagin and his school for young crooks. Blackie gets mixed up with some bad cats. There's a shootout with police dogs. The scenario is a perfect excuse for the "Three Little Kittens" song.
== Caricatures ==
* Lionel Stander - Fagin's voice is based on his.
* James Cagney - safecracking singing kitten.
== Availability ==
The Golden Age of Looney Tunes Vol. 4.jpg|(1993) LaserDisc The Golden Age of Looney Tunes: Volume 4, Side 8
== Goofs ==
* In the Blue Ribbon reissue print, the WB shield does not come out fully, resulting in a smaller version of the 1943-47 WB shield being shown instead of the 1947-53 one. A similar error occurred in the reissue of "Toy Trouble".
== Notes ==
* This cartoon was shown in theaters with On Dress Parade during its original release and Pretty Baby in its reissue.
* A portrait that resembles Friz Freleng is shown on the wall next to the door to Blackie's room.
* Multiple references to staff member Louie Cavett are shown throughout the short, including a poster that says, "Do you need money? See Cavett the Clutch," a business named "Cavett Chain Stores," and a wanted poster for "Louie the Lip."
* The wanted poster for "Fibber McKee" is a reference to the title character from Fibber McGee and Molly.
== Gallery ==
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==References==
Category:Merrie Melodies Shorts
Category:1939
Category:Shorts
Category:Blue Ribbon reissues
Category:Cartoons directed by Cal Dalton
Category:Cats
Category:Cartoons with characters voiced by Mel Blanc
Category:Cartoons with characters voiced by Tedd Pierce
Category:Cartoons produced by Leon Schlesinger
Category:Cartoons with film editing by Treg Brown
Category:Cartoons with sound effects edited by Treg Brown
Category:Cartoons with music by Carl W. Stalling
Category:Cartoons with orchestrations by Milt Franklyn
Category:Cartoons in a.a.p. package
Category:Cartoons with missing Leon Schlesinger credits
Category:One-Shot Cartoons