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The Cat's-Paw (1934)

Movie ★ 6.4 102 min

Comedy

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.

Sam Taylor Writer Sam Taylor Director

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Quick facts

Released
August 7, 1934
Runtime
102 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0024961
Language
Studio
The Harold Lloyd Corporation

Themes

Cast

Harold Lloyd Harold Lloyd Ezekiel Cobb Una Merkel Una Merkel Petunia Pratt / Cobb George Barbier George Barbier Jake Mayo Nat Pendleton Nat Pendleton Strozzi Grace Bradley Grace Bradley Dolores Doce Alan Dinehart Alan Dinehart Mayor Ed Morgan Grant Mitchell Grant Mitchell Silk Hot McGee John George John George Gangster (uncredited)

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Cat's-Paw 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 directed The Cat's-Paw?
The Cat's-Paw was directed by Sam Taylor.
Who stars in The Cat's-Paw?
The Cat's-Paw stars Harold Lloyd, Una Merkel, George Barbier, Nat Pendleton.
When was The Cat's-Paw released?
The Cat's-Paw is a 1934 comedy film.
Where can I watch The Cat's-Paw?
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