English Title: Black Cat Toho Company Starring: Nobuko Otowa, Kichiemon Nakamura, Kiwako Taichi Directed by: Kaneto Shindô Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: A classic-style Japanese ghost story in which a farming matriarch (Nobuko Otowa) and her daughter-in-law (Kiwako Taichi) are raped and killed by samurai warriors, leading to revenging […]
Universal Pictures Starring: Don Knotts, Joan Staley Directed by: Alan Rafkin Synopsis: Meek small town reporter Luther Heggs (Don Knotts) stirs up controversy when he spends the night in a haunted house on a bet and writes about the terrifying experiences he encountered there. Purr Blur: As Luther approaches the dilapidated house he crosses a street. A black cat […]
Mack Sennett Comedies Starring: Ben Turpin, George Cooper Directed by: F. Richard Jones Synopsis: This parody of the popular Rudolf Valentino film The Shiek stars Ben Turpin as a daydreaming movie theater lackey who envisions himself as the dashing hero. Purr Blur: At one point in the film Turpin and his magician friend Presto (George Cooper) are being chased […]
Independent Artists Starring: Peter Sellers, Dany Robin, John Fraser Directed by: John Guillermin Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Lothario General Leo Fitzjohn (Peter Sellers) finds himself retired from military life and facing a dreary existence at his country estate with his shrewish wife and two daughters, that is […]
Original Air Date: October 27, 1967 Starring: William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy Directed by: Joseph Pevney Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: The Enterprise crew encounter a strange alien presence on a formerly uninhabited planet which taps into their psyche, bringing to life scenes normally found in horror films. Featured Feline: When Captain […]
English Title: The Tale About the Cat and the Moon Filmógrafo Narrated by: Joaquim de Almeida Directed by: Pedro Serrazina Synopsis: An enchanting black and white animated short film about a black cat who longs for his lover, the moon. Cartoon Cat: This is one of those magical films that defy description and has to be seen to be appreciated. […]
Larry Darmour Productions Starring: Mickey Rooney Directed by: Albert Herman Synopsis: In the first of the silent Mickey McGuire comedies starring Mickey Rooney, Mickey decides to set up his own circus to entertain the neighborhood kids. Kitty Cameo: Apparently only a portion of this silent short film still exists. As the scene opens, Mickey is sitting back and relaxing […]
Paramount Pictures Starring: Cary Grant, Grace Kelly Directed by: Alfred Hitchcock Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: John Robie (Cary Grant) is a former thief living on the French Riviera who is accused of committing some recent jewel thefts. In order to clear his name, John sets out to […]
RKO Radio Pictures Starring: Bert Wheeler, Robert Woolsey Directed by: Edward Cline Synopsis: Wendell (Bert Wheeler) hopes to impress the girl he loves (Dorothy Lee) and even moreso her aunt (Edna May Oliver) by backing a revolution in the tiny country of El Dorania and becoming king, but he finds opposition from Zander Ulysses Parkhurst (Robert Woolsey), a […]
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) Narrated by: John Nesbitt Directed by: Sammy Lee Synopsis: This entry in the series of John Nesbitt’s Passing Parade shorts looks at the history of several superstitions. Purr Blur: In one scene a black cat is seen running in front of a man. The man hesitates, then finally proceeds and slips on a banana peel. Sadly no […]