The Cat's-Paw (1934)

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Released:
1934-08-07

Overview:
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.

Director:
Sam Taylor

Runtime:
1h 42min

Genre:
Comedy

  • 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