The Cat's-Paw

"Everything new but these [eyeglasses]"

1934 ★ 6.3 102 min NR IMDb English Sam Taylor

Where to Watch

Criterion Channel

Overview

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.

Comedy