Universal International Pictures (UI) Starring: Fred MacMurray, Robert Foulk Directed by: Harry Keller Synopsis: Judge Jim Scott (Fred MacMurray) faces a difficult decision when he has to sentence a murderer to hang despite the man’s law-disrespecting siblings who threaten the townfolk with violence. Purr Blur: Early in the film Judge Scott walks into the General Store to pick up […]
Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation Starring: Dana Andrews, Anne Baxter, Ward Bond Directed by: Jean Renoir Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: A fur trapper named Ben (Dana Andrews) discovers a fugitive living in the Okefenokee Swamp and keeps the man’s secret while falling in love with his daughter. […]
Original Air Date: January 6, 1985 Starring: Angela Lansbury, Edie Adams Directed by: John Llewellyn Moxey Synopsis: A Maine Congressman unexpectedly dies of a heart attack and Jessica (Angela Lansbury) is asked to step in to the position for a few weeks when suspicions about the man’s death come to light. Kitty Cameo: In one scene Jessica meets with noted […]
English Title: The Fearless Four Warner Bros. Starring: Oleta Adams, Mario Adorf, Hartmut Engler Directed by: Michael Coldewey, Eberhard Junkersdorf, Jürgen Richter Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Loosely based on the Grimm Brothers tale of The Town Musicians of Bremen, a dog, a cat, a donkey and a rooster, […]
Hal Roach Studios Starring: Joe Cobb, Allen ‘Farina’ Hoskins Directed by: Robert A. McGowan Synopsis: Joe (Joe Cobb) is a lonely rich boy who wants a baby brother and goes to the gang to procure just such a sibling. Cat Cattle Call: Joe’s nanny takes him to her neighborhood to meet the Gang. Joe brings a box of ice […]
RKO Radio Pictures Starring: Tom Conway, Cliff Clark, Edward Gargan Directed by: William Clemens Synopsis: Tom “The Falcon” Lawrence (Tom Conway) finds himself heading west after a Texas millionaire dies from what appears to be a snake bite in a New York club. Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): When The Falcon arrives in Texas he finds Inspector Donovan (Cliff Clark) […]
Dino de Laurentiis Cinematografica Starring: Alberto Sordi, Norma Bengell Directed by: Alberto Lattuada Synopsis: Antonio Badalamenti (Alberto Sordi) is an auto factory manager looking forward to two weeks holiday on his native Sicily with his family, but old ties take him in a totally unexpected direction. Kitty Cameo: In one scene Antonio gets up at 2:00 a.m. and leaves […]
Hal Roach Studios Starring: Joe Cobb, Jackie Condon, Allen ‘Farina’ Hoskins Directed by: Robert F. McGowan Synopsis: A bully is making life difficult for the gang so Joe and Farina are sent out to take care of him, coming back with tall tales of their successful fight. Purr Blur: After Jackie unlocks the Gang’s clubhouse they enter. A kitten […]
Aim Starring: Grégoire Colin, Katrin Cartlidge, Rade Serbedzija Directed by: Milcho Manchevski Synopsis: From Macedonia, this film includes three connected stories entitled “Words”, “Faces” and “Pictures” which illustrate how violence touches various lives. Kitty Cameo: In a church in Macedonia, a calico cat is seen briefly as a man enters. Kitty Carnage Warning! Some men are hunting a girl […]
Original Air Date: November 26, 1967 Starring: Patrick McGoohan, Mary Morris Directed by: Don Chaffey Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: Number 6 (Patrick McGoohan) is invited to The Village carnival which turns into a trial for his life. Featured Feline: Briefly seen in the previous episode, Many Happy Returns, the black […]