Castle in the Desert (1942)

Directed by: Harry Lachman

Synopsis: Charlie Chan (Sidney Toler) is invited to a reclusive castle in the middle of the Mojave Desert where danger is afoot.

Purr Blur: At the beginning of the film a car arrives at the castle and a man named Professor Gleason (Lucien Littlefield) steps out. A black cat then appears and runs behind the man before disappearing for good.

Castle in the Desert - black cat walking behind Professor Gleason Lucien Littlefield
Castle in the Desert - black cat walking behind Professor Gleason Lucien Littlefield
Castle in the Desert - black cat walking behind Professor Gleason Lucien Littlefield animated gif

Final Mewsings: Is it bad luck if a black cat walks behind you?

Many thanks to Ted Davis for letting us know about the cat in this film!

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