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The Cat and the Fiddle
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The Cat and the Fiddle

1934-02-16 · 88 min · ★ 7.1

Comedy · Romance · Drama · Music

A romance between a struggling composer and an American singer.

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Directors
William K. Howard
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Ramon NovarroRamon NovarroVictor Florescu
Jeanette MacDonaldJeanette MacDonaldShirley Sheridan
Frank MorganFrank MorganJules Daudet
Charles ButterworthCharles ButterworthCharles
Jean HersholtJean HersholtProfessor Bertier
Vivienne SegalVivienne SegalOdette Brieux
Frank ConroyFrank ConroyTheatre Owner
Henry ArmettaHenry ArmettaTaxi Driver
Adrienne D'AmbricourtAdrienne D'AmbricourtConcierge
Yola d'AvrilYola d'AvrilMaid in House (uncredited)
Sterling HollowaySterling HollowayFlower Messenger (uncredited)

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