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Cat and the Fiddle (1934)

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Based on the stage musical by Jerome Kern and Otto Harbach, The Cat and the Fiddle stars Jeanette MacDonald as a music student and Ramon Novarro as a struggling composer. When the leading lady walks out of Victor's (Novarro) upcoming operetta, the star's husband pulls his financial support. The leading man ankles the production shortly thereafter, compelling Victor to play the role himself. All this scenario needs is fair Shirley (MacDonald) as the last minute-replacement for the missing leading

Unrated, 1 hr. 30 min.

Musical & Performing Arts, Comedy

Directed By: William K. Howard

On DVD: Nov 18, 1992

Cast

Jeanette MacDonald
Shirley
Frank Morgan
Daudet
Charles Butterworth
Charles
Jean Hersholt
Professor
Vivienne Segal
Odette
Frank Conroy
Theater Owner
Henry Armetta
Taxi driver
Adrienne D'Ambricourt
Concierge
Joseph Cawthorn
Rudy
Ramon Novarro
Victor

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The best part of this Jerome Kern/Otto Harbach musical isn't the songs or the singing (Ramon Novarro was really no match for Jeanette MacDonald) but the slapstick charms of Charles Butterworth and the chemistry in the acting between Novarro & MacDonald. Great support from the always reliable Frank Morgan who is trying

June 14, 2011