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 […]
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Waltz of the Toreadors (1962)
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 […]
Star Trek – “Catspaw”
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 […]
Estória do Gato e da Lua (1997)
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. […]
Mickey’s Circus (1927)
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 […]
To Catch a Thief (1955)
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 […]
Cracked Nuts (1931)
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 […]
Who’s Superstitious? (1943)
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 […]
Dick Tracy (1990)
Touchstone Pictures Starring: Warren Beatty, Neil Summers Directed by: Warren Beatty Synopsis: Chester Gould’s comic strip detective hero is brought to life on the big screen via prosthetics, bright colors and big-name stars. Purr Blur: At the beginning of the film a young boy (Charlie Korsmo) stumbles into a warehouse where a group of nefarious criminals are playing cards. […]
The Story of Temple Drake (1933)
Paramount Pictures Starring: Miriam Hopkins, William Gargan Directed by: Stephen Roberts Synopsis: Temple Drake (Miriam Hopkins) is a somewhat promiscuous and troubled rich girl who finds herself way in over her head when she ends up with a gang of criminals, one of whom makes it his business to have her body and soul. Kitty Cameo: When Temple disappears […]