Scared Stiff (1953)

Scared Stiff poster

Paramount Pictures
Starring:
 Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis
Directed by: George Marshall

Synopsis: Singer Larry Todd (Dean Martin) and bumbling busboy Myron Mertz (Jerry Lewis) get drawn into a web of intrigue, murder and mystery when they meet the lovely Mary Carroll (Lizabeth Scott) who is the heir to a spooky Caribbean estate.

Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): At the beginning of the film there is a quick gag when Larry enters the club, coming in from a heavy rain. The clerk notes, “Boy it’s sure raining cats and dogs.” “Oh, it sure is, Pops,” Larry replies and he proceeds to take a grey and white kitten out of his pocket and place it on the desk.

Scared Stiff - gray and white kitten set on desk

He then pulls a puppy out of his pocket and sets it next to the kitten.

Scared Stiff - gray and white kitten and puppy sitting on desk

“There you are, Pop. Find a home for ’em. Brother and sister,” Larry adds.

Scared Stiff - gray and white kitten and puppy still sitting on desk

Scared Stiff - gray and white kitten and puppy set on desk animated gif

Final Mewsings: Their parents must have had an interesting relationship!


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