Cat Across the Road
Cat Across the Road

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Cat Across the Road

1937
Movie
14 min
Swedish

An actress is happy when she is finally contacted by a famous director, but the director is more interested in her cat.

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Director: Frank R. StrayerGenres: Comedy, Short

Plot Summary

In this short comedy, a man finds himself in a predicament involving a cat and an ongoing feud with his landlord. The situation escalates with typical slapstick humor and misunderstandings. The plot centers on his efforts to resolve the conflict, often with chaotic and amusing results.

Critical Reception

As a short film from 1937, "Cat Across the Road" was likely viewed as a lighthearted piece of entertainment common in that era. Contemporary reviews, if they exist, would have focused on its comedic elements and the performances of its actors. Its impact is primarily within the context of short subject films of the period.

What Reviewers Say

  • Likely appreciated for its simple, gag-driven humor.

  • Chester Conklin's veteran comedic timing was probably a highlight.

  • A typical, if unremarkable, short comedy of its time.

Google audience: Information on specific audience reception for this short film from 1937 is not readily available.

Fun Fact

Chester Conklin, a veteran of silent film comedy, continued to appear in short subjects throughout the 1930s, bringing his established comedic persona to these later works.

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