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KomedyaTaon1934Tagal1h 28mIMDb6.3

The Cat and the Fiddle

KomedyaDramaMusical

A romance between a struggling composer and an American singer.

Panoorin Ngayon

Trailer

Cast

William K. Howard

Director

Sam Wood

Director

Ramon Novarro

Victor

Jeanette MacDonald

Shirley

Frank Morgan

Daudet

Charles Butterworth

Charles

Jean Hersholt

Professor

Vivienne Segal

Odette

Frank Conroy

Theatre Owner

Henry Armetta

Taxi Driver

Adrienne D'Ambricourt

Concierge

Joseph Cawthorn

Rudy

FA

Frank Adams

Musician

FB

Florine Baile

Bit Part

PB

Polly Bailey

Ballet Mistress

Reginald Barlow

King's Aide in Show

Herman Bing

Fireman's Band Leader

EB

Eugene Borden

Bit Part

AC

Alice Carlisle

Vegetable Seller

Charles Crockett

Rudy's Secretary

BS

Bella Spewack

Writer

SS

Sam Spewack

Writer

OA

Otto A. Harbach

Writer

Jerome Kern

Writer

EG

Eve Greene

Writer

Anita Loos

Writer

JK

James Kevin McGuinness

Writer

Zelda Sears

Writer

Mga Komento

7 Mga Komento

Fatma Abu HatyJun 8, 2023

#جنرااالNov 16, 2022

The Cat and The Fiddle is a movie best enjoyed by the baby boomer generation. The best things about this movie is the surprise ending and Jeanette MacDonald. I found the movie to have a lack-luster plot. The beautiful scenery and costumes aid in the enjoyment of the film. I always enjoy watching Frank Morgan. Jeanette MacDonald always has a beautiful voice. I think that the film would be best enjoyed as a late night film to relax one from the stresses of the day. A glass of wine is a perfect to accompany the viewing of this film. If the producer could do the ending of the film the way he did, then why didn't he do the rest of the film the same way. It would have been more enjoyable to watch like that. It was too long, too late. I give it three thumbs up.

Iamcharity3Nov 16, 2022

Although seldom watched today, this romantic romp about two composers is notable for at least three reasons: First, the magnificent voice of Jeanette MacDonald, before she became famous for duets with frequent costar Nelson Eddy. Second, there is the appearance of a singing Ramon Novarro, a popular Latin-lover type in silent films. And last, the shift at the end of the film into an early use of then-innovative Technicolor. --from Musicals on the Silver Screen, American Library Association, 2013

manu_msNov 16, 2022

Witty film is powered along by the energy of Ramon Novarro. His exceptional work in this film reveals his enormous talent for comedy and drama. The scene where he pretends not to love Jeanette, so she will leave him for her career, is superbly under-stated and very moving. Jeanette's not bad either but a bit too florid. Great supporting cast, especially an hilarious Charles Butterworth, and excellent direction make this a film not to miss. I hated most of the music though - hideous operetta. And don't turn the colour down - the last scene bursts into rather lurid technicolour.

Kiki❦Nov 16, 2022

This little known film is a gem for Jeanette Macdonald.I read that she does her own piano playing in this.The music is lovely and fits her voice like a glove.Also,the color ending is very good.Ramon is fine as a leading man for Jeanette.It is a charming blend of a good story,very fine acting, and singing.

عثمان مختارلبازNov 16, 2022

Notable for three things - the MGM debut of the lovely Jeanette MacDonald; the musical ability of Ramon Novarro, at this time on his way out of films as his star began to wane; and the Technicolour finale. 'The Cat and the Fiddle' comes to the screen from the Broadway operetta, retaining most of the already-dated songs, and a plot designed to make the most of familiar character actors of the time (Charles Butterworth, Joseph Cawthorn, Jean Hersholt). It is definitely minor league stuff when you consider the musical legacy of the MGM studios, but definitely worth watching. The leads are good together and in excellent voice, and the film is funny, sparkling, and very much of its time.

Solay💯🤍Nov 16, 2022

This is a delightful, free-spirited musical gem from MGM. It has the feel of the risque Paramount musicals of the era. Jeanette MacDonald and Ramon Novarro are lovers who co-habitat (not an issue here!) and nurture each other in their respective musical careers. Jerome Kern's score is wonderful -- the kind of tunes that stay with you, "Try to Forget", "The Night Was Made For Love", "She Didn't Say Yes". Great dialogue and comic relief and a few emotional snarls give the film some complexity. The musical numbers are innovative and interestingly filmed -- they compliment the score. The atmosphere in Brussels is highlighted by a variety of characters in the arts community. The film has a musical fluidity. Other than the stilted staging of the 3-strip Technicolor ending, this film deserves more attention.

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