Les Films du Jeudi Directed by: Chris Marker Synopsis: The fifth of a series of short films focusing on animals by director Chris Marker. Animals at the zoo and behind bars and cages are featured. Reality Cats: Most of the film focuses on wild animals such as bears, wolves, rhinos, etc. But at the end several cats are […]
Fox Film Corporation Starring: Edmund Lowe, June Vlasek, Bela Lugosi Directed by: William C. Menzies, Marcel Varnel Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Chandu (Edmund Lowe) uses his training as a mystic yogi to try to stop madman Roxor (Bela Lugosi) from coercing scientist Robert Regent (Henry B. Walthall) […]
Associated British Picture Corporation (ABPC) Starring: Loretta Parry, Philip Needs Directed by: Philip Leacock Synopsis: Rachel Mathias (Loretta Parry) and Michael O’Malley (Philip Needs) are childhood friends in England who grow attached to each other despite their different religions. Kitty Cameo: Michael’s family owns a Tortoiseshell cat named Sam. One day when Rachel is over she spots Sam who […]
Also Known As: Murder on the Run Warner Brothers-First National Productions Starring: Emlyn Williams, Ernest Thesiger, Anna Konstam Directed by: Arthur B. Woods Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some major spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Shorty Matthews (Emlyn Williams) has just been released from prison when he finds himself accused of killing a former […]
Artic Productions LLC Starring: Melanie Griffith, Stephen Dorff Directed by: John Waters Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Cecil B. Demented (Stephen Dorff) is a renagade filmmaker who will go to any length to take down the Hollywood machine, including kidnapping and coercing one of its biggest stars, Honey […]
Continental Media Starring: David Chisum, Emma Rayne Lyle Also Starring: Oreo Directed by: Amariah Olson, Obin Olson Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Lobbyist Colin Miller (David Chisum) finds himself a target in his own home when a psychopath with a grudge takes advantage of a high tech security system […]
Original Title: All That Money Can Buy RKO Radio Pictures Starring: James Craig, Anne Shirley, Lindy Wade Directed by: William Dieterle Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Based on the original story by Stephen Vincent Benet. New Hampshire farmer Jabez Stone (James Craig) sells his soul to the devil for […]
Original Air Date: November 8, 1968 Starring: Robert Conrad, Ross Martin Directed by: Mike Moder Synopsis: Jim West (Robert Conrad) and Artemus Gordon (Ross Martin) have to try to smuggle a mob’s accountant out of a town filled with enemies. Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): Jim manages to get hold of the accountant named Norbet Plank (J.S. Johnson) and is trying […]
Pat Sullivan Cartoons Directed by: Otto Messmer Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Felix the Cat is recruited as a babysitter by a fed up father. Cartoon Cat: The cartoon begins with Felix trying to get some fish from a fish store. He is kicked out by the proprietor. […]
British Pathé Synopsis: Newsreel footage shows a cat eating a meal with a brood of baby chicks. Reality Cat: The dark tortoiseshell cat seems more interested in eating than mothering the chicks. Final Mewsings: Did they mistake “tolerating” with “mothering”? Relevant Links: