The Cat's-Paw (1934): Perfery

The Cat's-Paw

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(1934)Directed by Sam Taylor102 minComedy

“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.

Harold Lloydas Ezekiel Cobb

Una Merkelas Petunia Pratt / Cobb

George Barbieras Jake Mayo

Nat Pendletonas Strozzi

Grace Bradleyas Dolores Doce

Alan Dinehartas Mayor Ed Morgan

Grant Mitchellas Silk Hot McGee

E. Alyn Warrenas Tien Wang (as Fred Warren)

Warren Hymeras 'Spike' Slattery

J. Farrell MacDonaldas Shigley

James Donlanas Red - the Reporter

Edwin Maxwellas District Attorney Neal

Frank Sheridanas Dan Moriarty - Police Commissioner

Fuzzy Knightas Stuttering Gangster

Vince Barnettas Wilks

Samuel S. Hindsas Rev. Julian Cobb (uncredited)

Nell Craigas Mrs. Cobb (uncredited)

Gertrude Hoffmannas Mrs. Noon - Cobb's Landlady (uncredited)

Alec B. Francisas Rev. Thatcher (uncredited)

Chief John Big Treeas Chinese Guard (uncredited)

Wong Chungas Villager (uncredited)

John Georgeas Gangster (uncredited)

John Inceas Burke (uncredited)

Frank LaRueas Jim (uncredited)