The Vitaphone Corporation Starring: Spencer Tracy, Katharine Alexander, Arch Hendricks Directed by: Arthur Hurley Synopsis: A long unemployed man (Spencer Tracy) struggles to provide for his wife and little girl but a bleak future may push him to desperate means. Purr Blur: In one scene a policeman taps on the sidewalk outside the man’s flat to summon a fellow […]
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Advise & Consent (1962)
Otto Preminger Films Starring: Henry Fonda, Charles Laughton, Don Murray Directed by: Otto Preminger Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: A complex political exposé in which a Senate committee investigates the background of Secretary of State nominee Robert A. Leffingwell (Henry Fonda) which leads to what could be scandalous […]
Television Parts – “Tales of Inspiration”
Original Air Date: March 7, 1985 Starring: Michael Nesmith Directed by: Michael Nesmith Synopsis: A memorable segment from Michael Nesmith’s brilliant comedy sketch show in which a man on vacation finds that his pet cat has gone missing. Kitty Cameo: The cat in question, Scruffy, belongs to Kent Logan (Michael Nesmith) who is camping in the desert. This segment is […]
Dick Whittington’s Cat (1936)
Celebrity Productions Directed by: Ub Iwerks Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Based on the classic British folk tale. Dick Whittington takes pity on a stray cat and saves his life, which ends up possibly putting its life in peril. Cartoon Cat: While this adaptation by Ub Iwerks follows […]
I Do (1921)
Rolin Films Starring: Harold Lloyd, Mildred Davis, Noah Young Directed by: Hal Roach Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: A young couple (Harold Lloyd and Mildred Davis) have their hands full babysitting their nephews, a rambuctious two-year-old and fussy infant. To make matters worse they learn there may be […]
The Phantom of the Opera (1925)
Universal Pictures Starring: Lon Chaney, Mary Philbin, Norman Kerry Directed by: Rupert Julian Synopsis: Christine Daae (Mary Philbin) is a young, Parisian opera singer whose career is being helped (in dark and dastardly ways) by a mysterious “ghost” known as The Phantom (Lon Chaney). But she’s horrified when he ultimately demands her love in return for his help. […]
Viridiana (1961)
Unión Industrial Cinematográfica (UNINCI) Starring: Silvia Pinal, Francisco Rabal, Margarita Lozano Directed by: Luis Buñuel Synopsis: Before Viridiana (Silvia Pinal) takes her final vows and becomes a nun, she pays a visit to her uncle (Fernando Rey) who has been sponsoring her. A tragedy then brings the uncle’s son, Jorge (Francisco Rabal), to the home while Viridiana attempts […]
Hear and Now (circa 1958)
United Press – Movietone Synopsis: A promotional film for National Association of Broadcasters which uses stock footage to relive the major role radio has had in history and its role in current and future America. Purr Blur: During a segment on President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and the Great Depression a black and white hungry cat is shown […]
Picture Snatcher (1933)
Warner Bros. Starring: James Cagney, Ralph Bellamy, Patricia Ellis Directed by: Lloyd Bacon Synopsis: Danny (James Cagney) is an ex-con who decides to go straight upon his release and seeks work at a disreputable newspaper as a picture snatcher. He also accidentally falls in love with the daughter of the policeman who arrested him! Kitty Cameo: When Danny finds […]
2 Broke Girls – “And the Fat Cat”
Original Air Date: March 23, 2015 Starring: Kat Dennings, Beth Behrs, Jennifer Coolidge Directed by: Fred Savage Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: The girls’ cat Nancy goes missing but is found and returned by a good-looking venture capitalist. While Caroline (Beth Behrs) has hopes of finding a backer for their […]
