You’d Be Surprised (1926)

You’d Be Surprised (1926)

A black cat (played by a feline actor named Felix) seems to spread bad luck amongst partygoers on a houseboat in this silent mystery comedy reviewed by Ted Davis and Linda Kay.

The Pawnshop (1916)

The Pawnshop (1916)

Directed by: Charles Chaplin Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: As a pawnbroker’s assistant, Charlie (Chaplin) makes a shambles of mostly everything. Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): At the beginning of the film the pawnbroker’s daughter (Edna Purviance) is making pies in the kitchen. A black kitten […]

Hubby’s Quiet Little Game (1926)

Hubby’s Quiet Little Game (1926)

Directed by: Del Lord Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: A Mack Sennett slapstick silent comedy short involving Billy Foote (Billy Bevan), an amorous dance instructor, Thelma Stone (Thelma Parr), his new student, Jim Stone (Vernon Dent), her jealous husband and Barbara Foote (Barbara Tennant), Billy’s […]