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.
Category Archives: Silent
Battleship Potemkin (1925)
A white cat sits between two fisherman in a brief Kitty Cameo from this classic silent film reviewed by Linda Kay.
The Bakery (1921)
A black cat is put through his silent comedy paces (and then some!) in this comedy short reviewed by Linda Kay.
Clash of the Wolves (1925)
A man attempts to distract Rin Tin Tin with an adorable tuxedo kitten in this silent film reviewed by Ted Davis.
The Iron Mask (1929)
Three kittens can be seen hanging out on the desk of Cardinal Richelieu in this silent film reviewed by Ted Davis.
A Bronx Morning (1931)
Three cats are among the residents of the Bronx featured in this silent film footage from 1931.
Foolish Wives (1922)
A tabby cat makes a couple of very brief Kitty Cameos in this silent film.
Bobby Bumps’ Fight (1918)
A black cat beats up a bulldog who seeks a rematch in this Bobby Bumps silent cartoon.
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)
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 […]