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The Cat's-Paw

NR19341h 42mSam Taylor
IMDb 6.6

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"Everything new but these [eyeglasses]"

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.

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What is The Cat's-Paw (1934) about?

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.

Who stars in The Cat's-Paw?

The Cat's-Paw stars Harold Lloyd (Ezekiel Cobb), Una Merkel (Petunia Pratt / Cobb), George Barbier (Jake Mayo), Nat Pendleton (Strozzi), Grace Bradley (Dolores Doce). The film was directed by Sam Taylor.

How long is The Cat's-Paw?

The Cat's-Paw has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1934. It is rated NR.

Is The Cat's-Paw worth watching?

The Cat's-Paw holds an IMDb rating of 6.6/10. Fans of Comedy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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