The Cat's-Paw(1934)
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The Cat's-Paw Synopsis
Naive Ezekial Cobb, brought up by his missionary father in China returns to America to seek a wife. Corrupt politicians enlist him to run for mayor as a dummy candidate with no chance of winning. Their plan backfires as he wins and embarks upon a reform crusade.
The Cat's-Paw (1934) is a comedy film directed by Sam Taylor, released on August 7, 1934 with a runtime of 1h 42m. It stars Harold Lloyd, Una Merkel, George Barbier and Nat Pendleton. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 20 ratings.
- Director:
- Sam Taylor
- Writers:
- Clarence Budington Kelland, Sam Taylor
- Production:
- The Harold Lloyd Corporation
- Status:
- Released
The Cat's-Paw Cast & Crew
Main cast
Harold Lloyd
as Ezekiel Cobb
Una Merkel
as Petunia Pratt / Cobb
George Barbier
as Jake Mayo
Nat Pendleton
as Strozzi
Grace Bradley
as Dolores Doce
Alan Dinehart
as Mayor Ed Morgan
Grant Mitchell
as Silk Hot McGee
John George
as Gangster (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Sam Taylor, written by Clarence Budington Kelland and Sam Taylor.
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The Cat's-Paw Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 20 ratings.
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The Cat's-Paw – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Cat's-Paw online?
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The Cat's-Paw (1934) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Cat's-Paw?
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The main cast of The Cat's-Paw (1934) includes Harold Lloyd, Una Merkel, George Barbier, Nat Pendleton and Grace Bradley. The film was directed by Sam Taylor. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Cat's-Paw released?
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The Cat's-Paw was released on August 7, 1934 and runs for 1h 42m.
Is The Cat's-Paw worth watching?
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The Cat's-Paw (1934) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 20 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.