The Count of the Old Town (1935)

The Count of the Old Town (1935)

Original Title: Munkbrogreven Directed by: Edvin Adolphson Synopsis: A group of unique characters live in the Old Town where the police are looking for a thief named Diamond Lasse. Purr Blur: At the beginning of the film, some crooks are committing a burglary. One looks around the corner of a building to see a policeman […]

Blithe Spirit (2020)

Blithe Spirit (2020)

Directed by: Edward Hall Synopsis: Struggling writer Charles Condomine (Dan Stevens) and his wife Ruth (Isla Fisher) have their lives disrupted when a séance held by Madame Arcati (Judi Dench) conjures up Charles’ deceased and vindictive wife Elvira (Leslie Mann). Kitty Cameo: When Madame Arcati returns to her seaside home, the first thing she does […]

Peg of Old Drury (1935)

Peg of Old Drury (1935)

Directed by: Herbert Wilcox Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Irish actress Peg Woffington (Anna Neagle) is jilted by her boyfriend after moving to London but seeks out a new career at Drury Lane theater. Cat Cattle Call: Peg becomes enamored of actor David Garrick (Cedric Hardwicke) […]

My Three Sons – “Man in a Trenchcoat”

My Three Sons – “Man in a Trenchcoat”

Original Air Date: February 23, 1961 Starring: Orangey Directed by: Peter Tewksbury Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: Robbie (Don Grady) gets caught up in detective novel intrigue when trying to hide a side romance from his girlfriend. Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): Robbie realizes he is being […]

Hurry Doctor! (1931)

Hurry Doctor! (1931)

Directed by: Dave Fleischer Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Bimbo is late for his date but has to call a doctor to come fix his car in this promotional animated short for Texaco Motor Oil. Cartoon Cats: In the opening scene, Bimbo is lying in […]

The Fuller Brush Girl (1950)

The Fuller Brush Girl (1950)

Starring: Screwball Directed by: Lloyd Bacon Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Sally Elliot (Lucille Ball) loses her job as a switchboard operator and becomes a Fuller Brush Girl to try to raise money for her dream house. Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): Anxious to get signed […]

The Insect Woman (1963)

The Insect Woman (1963)

Original Title: Nippon konchûki Directed by: Shohei Imamura This review contains a Kitty Carnage Warning! Synopsis: The story of Tome Matsuki (Sachiko Hidari), a poor Japanese girl who looks out for her own best interests even if it means making some immoral choices. Kitty Carnage Warning! Tome takes a job as a maid in a […]

Any Rags (1932)

Any Rags (1932)

Directed by: Dave Fleischer Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Bimbo the Rag Man makes his musical rounds in Betty Boop’s neighborhood, collecting rags and trash for resale. Cartoon Cats: A woman is hanging her wash (along with several other odd items) on her clothesline. She […]

Wicked Stepmother (1989)

Wicked Stepmother (1989)

Directed by: Larry Cohen Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: A witch named Miranda (Bette Davis) and her daughter Priscilla (Barbara Carrera) worm their way into an unsuspecting family in order to rob them blind. Featured Feline: Married couple Jenny (Colleen Camp) and Steve (David Rasche) […]

Easy Living (1937)

Easy Living (1937)

Directed by: Mitchell Leisen Synopsis: A comedy of misunderstandings finds a wealthy banker (Edward Arnold) caught up in scandal when the world thinks he has a mistress (Jean Arthur). Purr Blur: At the beginning of the film, J.B. Ball the banker is starting his day. Leaving his bedroom he is confronted by a ladder, which […]