The Cat's-Paw
1934 · 1h 42m · Comedy · United States of America · Rated PG (GB)
Everything new but these [eyeglasses]
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.
Written & directed by
Sam TaylorBased on the novel by
Clarence Budington Kelland6.1Smart score
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