Director: Peter Bogdanovich

Writer: Steven Peros

From a play by: Steven Peros

Producers: Kim Bieber; Carol Lewis; Dieter Meyer; Julie Baines

Keywords: Drama

Name	Occupation	Birth	Death	Known for
Kirsten Dunst	Actor	30-Apr-1982		Mary-Jane in Spider-Man
Cary Elwes	Actor	26-Oct-1962		The Princess Bride
Edward Herrmann	Actor	21-Jul-1943	31-Dec-2014	Richard Gilmore on Gilmore Girls
Eddie Izzard	Comic	7-Feb-1962		Bloke in a dress going on and on
Joanna Lumley	Actor	1-May-1946		Patsy Stone in Absolutely Fabulous
Jennifer Tilly	Actor	16-Sep-1958		Bound, Monsters, Inc.

CAST

Kirsten Dunst	...   Marion Davies
Cary Elwes	...   Thomas Ince
Edward Herrmann	...   W. R. Hearst
Eddie Izzard	...   Charlie Chaplin
Joanna Lumley	...   Elinor Glyn
Victor Slezak	...   George Thomas
Jennifer Tilly	...   Louella Parsons
co-starring
James Laurenson	...   Dr. Daniel Goodman
Ronan Vibert	...   Joseph Willcombe
Chiara Schoras	...   Celia
Ingrid Lacey	...   Jessica Barham
John C. Vennema	...   Frank Barham
and introducing
Claudia Harrison	...   Margaret Livingston
Claudie Blakley	...   Didi
and in order of appearance
Steven Peros	...   Elinor's Driver
Yuki Iwamoto	...   Kono
Zoi Mavroudi	...   Servant
Despina Morou	...   Servant
Stavros Serafetinis	...   Servant
Soweto Kinch	...   Jay (Saxophone)
Frank Dawkins	...   Andy (Banjo)
Roderick Young	...   Pianist
Robert Mitchell	...   Drummer
Richard Bohringer	...   Silent Movie Director
Hendrik Arnst	...   Mr. Cannonball
Diane Agostini	...   Mrs. Ince's Voice (voice)

REVIEWS

Review by Michael Lesch (posted on 10-Jul-2009)

Really enjoyed screening Peter Bogdonovich's 'A Cat's Meow' which was certainly not a disappointment. This inventive story/script that was cleverly based on Hollywood myth/legend of a presumed love affair Charlie Chaplin had with William Randolph Heart's mistress, Marion Davies and had my interest fully. I was happy with the performances – namely Eddie Izzard as the dashing and flamboyant Chaplin - and worthy direction but was hoping there could have been shots other than on the yacht...i.e. at the studio or the castle/ranch; that would have been a real treat. But for the twist they presented, I guess it served it's purpose - hence the title of course. A terrible habit I got into during the film was comparing it similarities to Robert Altman of how uses a numerous characters and intertwining story-lines yet at times can lead to disarray and inconsistencies (i.e. 'Ready to Wear', Shortcuts') while Bogdonovich's surpasses the challenge of an ensemble cast to generate and substantiate both the scene to scene intrigue and well-performed drama as well as focusing of the proposed love triangle. This film would be a delight for Caine/Welles enthusiasts and happy to see Bogdonovich triumph with a great film.

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