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Download [portable]: Tom And Jerry Classic Complete Collection All Episodes
Some of the earliest Tom and Jerry shorts have fallen into the public domain due to expired copyright renewals (specifically 1940-1942). The website hosts several of these old shorts for legal, free download. However, you will not find the entire collection there.
If you are building a curated collection, these Academy Award-winning and high-rated episodes are essential: Puss Gets the Boot