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The Cat's-Paw (1934)

APPROVED 102 min  -  Comedy  -   7 August 1934 (USA)
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Naive Ezekial Cobb, brought up by his missionary father in China returns to America to seek a wife.... See full summary »

Director:

Sam Taylor, and 1 more credit »

Writers:

Clarence Budington Kelland (story), Sam Taylor (screen play), and 1 more credit »

Stars:

Harold Lloyd, Una Merkel and George Barbier
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Harold Lloyd ...
Una Merkel Una Merkel ...
Pat Pratt
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 Hat McGee
E. Alyn Warren E. Alyn Warren ...
Tien Wang (as Fred Warren)
Warren Hymer Warren Hymer ...
'Spike' Slattery
J. Farrell MacDonald J. Farrell MacDonald ...
Shigley (as J. Farrell Macdonald)
James Donlan James Donlan ...
Red - the Reporter
Edwin Maxwell ...
District Attorney Neal
Frank Sheridan Frank Sheridan ...
Dan Moriarity - Police Commissioner
Fuzzy Knight Fuzzy Knight ...
Stuttering Gangster
Vince Barnett Vince Barnett ...
Wilks - a Gangster
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Storyline

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. Written by Herman Seifer <alagain@aol.com>  

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Missionary | Mayor | Naivety | Magician | Gangster  | See more »

Taglines:

Everything new but these [eyeglasses]

Genres:

Comedy

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Country:

USA

Language:

English | Cantonese | German

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Der Sündenbock See more »

Filming Locations:

General Service Studios - 1040 N. Las Palmas, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$617,000 (estimated)

Gross:

$693,000 (USA)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

The Harold Lloyd Corporation See more »
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Technical Specs

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Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Recording)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Trivia

The delay that followed Harold Lloyd's last picture Movie Crazy was partly due to the fact that he could find no suitable story. He bought The Cat's Paw when Author Clarence Budington Kelland had finished only the first chapter, offered suggestions to make the part more to his taste. When the story was finished Lloyd was amazed to find that none of the antics which his private staff of "gagmen" usually arrange for him seemed to fit the plot. He finally accepted the advice of his director, Sam Taylor, to make the picture without his customary comedy inventions. See more »

Quotes

Ezekiel Cobb: A cordial greeting, my worthy friend!
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Soundtracks

"I'm Just That Way"
(1934) (uncredited)
Music by Harry Akst
Lyrics by Roy Turk
Performed by Grace Bradley See more »