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That Darn Cat Review: That Darn Cat is a typical Hayley Mills-Disney comedy. Some may find that a turn-off, but Cat is actually an enjoyable and engaging piece of fluff. Part of the appeal is the set-up; the gimmick of an ordinary cat being used to find a pair of kidnappers is fairly unusual. This being Disney, there's never a doubt that the hostage might be killed, but there's still some real tension, and Neville Brand provides legitimate menace as the rougher of the villains. Robert Stevenson directs with a sure hand. There's nothing experimental about what he does, but there is a faint but identifiable style to his work. While some of the comedy is obvious, he does blend the comic and more serious aspects of the film rather smoothly. Mills is engaging as always, and Dean Jones does yeoman work as the agent, but it's the supporting cast that stands out. Ed Wynn goes a bit too far this time around, but Elsa Lanchester, William Demarest and Richard Deacon are right on the money. Even Tom Lowell, stuck with the kind of boy friend role that can be annoying, comes off well. Lighthearted and entertaining, Cat is a most pleasant diversion. Craig Butler, All Movie Guide

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