The Cat's-Paw (1934): cast, story & where to watch
1934 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1934, The Cat's-Paw is a comedy film directed by Sam Taylor, running about 102 minutes. “Everything new but these [eyeglasses]” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Cat's-Paw stars Harold Lloyd as Ezekiel Cobb, Una Merkel as Petunia Pratt / Cobb, George Barbier as Jake Mayo and Nat Pendleton as Strozzi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Cat's-Paw has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Cat's-Paw page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Cat's-Paw tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Cat's-Paw (1934)?
- In US, The Cat's-Paw is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Cat's-Paw worth watching?
- The Cat's-Paw holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Cat's-Paw?
- The Cat's-Paw stars Harold Lloyd, Una Merkel, George Barbier, Nat Pendleton and Grace Bradley.
- When was The Cat's-Paw released?
- The Cat's-Paw was released in 1934, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.