Mammy Two Shoes

Tom and Jerry's housekeeper

Black female housekeeper working in Tom and Jerry's house, a character characterized by appearing only with feet or hands. Her face is basically not depicted.

Quotes

  • If you don't stop that cat, I'll skin him alive!
  • Thomas! You've done it again!

Trivia

  • Rare character whose face is basically never drawn.
  • Said to reflect the stereotypical image of a Black woman from the American South.
  • The name 'Mammy Two Shoes' is said to derive from shoe size.
  • Sometimes edited or cut during TV broadcasts due to stereotypical portrayal issues.
  • The voice actress from the black-and-white era was an actual Black woman.

Alternate names

Mammy Two Shoes Mammy Two Shoes Mammy

Tags

Tom and Jerry Housekeeper Black character Comedy Animation Feet-only appearance

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Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Female

Appearance

Overall appearance
Mainly only feet and hands are depicted; a black female housekeeper whose face basically does not appear. Wears an apron, with a characteristic appearance performing housework.
Distinguishing features
  • Face not shown
  • Feet-only appearance
  • Apron attire
Iconic items
  • Apron
  • Slippers
  • Cleaning tools

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Strict
Detailed personality
Hardworking and dependable, but strict toward Tom's failures and pranks. Practical personality striving to maintain order in the house.
Keywords
  • Strict
  • Housework enthusiast
  • Sense of responsibility
  • Strict but warm
  • Practical
Talents
  • General housework
  • Cleaning
  • Cooking
Skills
  • House management
  • Monitoring Tom's behavior
  • Problem solving
Motivation
To keep the house clean and protect it from Tom and Jerry's pranks.
Favorite foods
Home cooking, Traditional Southern cooking
Favorite places
Inside the house, Kitchen
Disliked situations
Tom's failures, House mess, Mouse pranks

History

Backstory
Appears as the female housekeeper responsible for housework in the house where Tom and Jerry live. No direct background or detailed personal information is depicted in the work.
Debut date
February 10, 1940
Work title
Puss Gets the Boot
Media type
Movie

First appearance

Significant event
First appearance
Description
First appeared in the 1940 short film 'Puss Gets the Boot', and thereafter frequently depicted as the household housekeeper in Tom and Jerry.

No-face-reveal direction

Significant event
No-face-reveal direction
Description
The unique direction in the work of not showing her face has made her an iconic character.

Stereotype criticism

Significant event
Stereotype criticism
Description
In recent years, criticized as a stereotypical portrayal of Black women, with reduced appearances in modern times.

Relationships

Tom

Caretaker

Serves as caretaker for Tom, the master of the house, and often responds strictly to his failures.

Jerry

No direct conversations, but recognized as a presence in the house and indirectly affected.

Media appearances

Puss Gets the Boot

Movie / Supporting

1940 short film

Tom and Jerry

Anime / Supporting

Numerous TV series

Voice cast and creators

Lillian Randolph

Voice actor
Lillian Randolph
Language
English
Version or series
Early short films
Notes
Original voice

William Hanna

Creator name
William Hanna
Role
Original author

Joseph Barbera

Creator name
Joseph Barbera
Role
Original author

MGM (Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer)

Creator name
MGM (Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer)
Role
Animation studio

Related goods

Mammy Two Shoes figure

Item name
Mammy Two Shoes figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Limited

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