The Cat's-Paw (1934)
Naive Ezekial Cobb, brought up by his missionary father in China returns to America to seek a wife. Corrupt politicians enlist him to run for mayor as a dummy candidate with no chance of winning. Their plan backfires as he wins and embarks upon a reform crusade.
Director: Sam Taylor
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Harold Lloyd as Ezekiel Cobb |
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Una Merkel as Petunia Pratt / Cobb |
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George Barbier as Jake Mayo |
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Nat Pendleton as Strozzi |
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Grace Bradley as Dolores Doce |
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Alan Dinehart as Mayor Ed Morgan |
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Grant Mitchell as Silk Hot McGee |
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John George as Gangster (uncredited) |
| Directing | Sam Taylor | Director |
| Writing | Clarence Budington Kelland | Story |
| Writing | Sam Taylor | Writer |
| Lighting | Bill McLellan | Gaffer |
