The Cat's-Paw

1934

NR

1h 42m

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6.2/10
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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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Harold Lloyd
Ezekiel Cobb
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Una Merkel
Petunia Pratt
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Grace Bradley
Dolores Doce
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Alan Dinehart
Mayor Ed Morgan
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Grant Mitchell
Silk Hot McGee
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John George
Gangster (uncredited)

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Release date

August 7, 1934 (United States)

Country of origin

United States of America

Language

English

Production company

The Harold Lloyd Corporation

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