Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) Starring: John Gilbert, Josephine Crowell Directed by: Erich von Stroheim Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Prince Danilo Petrovich (John Gilbert), the second in line for the throne of Monteblanco, falls in love with an American showgirl named Sally (Mae Murray), much to the dismay of his […]
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Jigsaw (1949)
Tower Pictures Inc. Starring: Franchot Tone, Jean Wallace Directed by: Fletcher Markle Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Assistant District Attorney Howard Malloy (Franchot Tone) sets out to uncover the people behind an extremist hate group and ends up involved with femme fatale Barbara Whitfield (Jean Wallace). Kitty Cameo: At […]
Nagareru (1956)
English Title: Flowing Toho Company Starring: Kinuyo Tanaka, Isuzu Yamada Directed by: Mikio Naruse Synopsis: The story of a geisha house and its occupants in Tokyo who have fallen on hard times. Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): The resident cat is an adorable little calico Japanese bobtail named Ponko. While not directly involved in the actual stories, Ponko appears several times […]
Treasure Island (1950)
Walt Disney Productions Starring: Bobby Driscoll, Robert Newton Directed by: Byron Haskin Synopsis: The classic film version of the novel by Robert Louis Stevenson finds young Jim Hawkins (Bobby Driscoll) whisked up into the world of pirates. Purr Blur: At the very beginning of the film, a mysterious man approaches the Admiral Benbow Inn and opens the door. A […]
Frank and the Wondercat (2015)
Starring: Frank Furko Also Starring: Pudgie Wudgie Directed by: Pablo Alvarez-Mesa, Tony Massil Synopsis: A look at the life of Frank Furko and his talented pet cat Pudgie Wudgie who became a media sensation in the pre-Internet days. Featured Feline: Pudgie Wudgie was a rescue cat who Frank realized seemed to tolerate wearing costumes. Once Frank trained him to do […]
Bob – “Mad Dog on 34th Street”
Original Air Date: November 20, 1992 Starring: Bob Newhart, Carlene Watkins Directed by: Michael Zinberg Synopsis: Bob (Newhart) is honored when a balloon of Mad Dog is to be included in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade until the balloon gets away the night before. Featured Feline: As Bob and Kaye (Carlene Watkins) are preparing to leave for New York, Bob […]
The World of Suzie Wong (1960)
World Enterprises Starring: William Holden, Nancy Kwan, Andy Ho Directed by: Richard Quine Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: American Robert Lomax (William Holden) arrives in Hong Kong to try his hand at painting and is intrigued by a call girl named Suzie Wong (Nancy Kwan). Cat Burglar (Scene […]
Such is Life (1924)
Century Film Starring: Baby Peggy, Tommy Wonder Directed by: Alfred J. Goulding Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: An updated version of The Little Match Girl finds Baby Peggy wandering the snowy streets selling her wares. Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): In one scene Baby Peggy is sitting on the snowy […]
Tiny Furniture (2010)
Tiny Ponies Starring: Lena Dunham, Laurie Simmons Directed by: Lena Dunham Synopsis: Aura (Lena Dunham) has just graduated from college and finds herself in the awkward situation of having to live with her mother and sister. Kitty Cameo: There appear to be two hairless cat living in Aura’s mother’s home which are seen a few times throughout the movie. […]
Algiers (1938)
Walter Wanger Productions Starring: Charles Boyer, Sigrid Gurie Directed by: John Cromwell Synopsis: Notorious thief Pepe Le Moko (Charles Boyer) eludes the Algerian police by hiding himself away in the Casbah. Purr Blurs: One segment of the film shows footage of the infamous Casbah neighborhood and a cat is seen for a moment running with what appears to be […]