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Cast
Harry Langdon
as Eddie Elgin
Alice Day
as Ida Downe
Kalla Pasha
as Bull Dakota
Lucille Thorndyke
as Mrs. Downe - Ida's Mother
Bud Ross
as Mr. Downe - Ida's Father (as Budd Ross)
Madeline Hurlock
as The Butler's Wife
Tiny Ward
as Downe's Butler
Cecille Evans
as Apache Dancer
Louise Carver
as Anti-Slum Committee Woman
Marvin Loback
as Bartender
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1924
Runtime0h 22m
LanguageNo Language
CertificationNR
GenresComedy
Votes1
DirectorRoy Del Ruth
WritersRoy Del Ruth
TypeFeature Film
Rating9.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Cat's Meow
About The Cat's Meow
Mild-mannered Harry gets roughed up by a slum gang. Later he returns as a cop to see that justice is done.
Directed by Roy Del Ruth, The Cat's Meow leans on a strong ensemble — Harry Langdon, Alice Day, Kalla Pasha — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1924.
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