The Baby and the Battleship (1956)

by Mark Murton

This review contains a Mild Kitty Carnage Warning for rough handling!

Directed by: Jay Lewis

Synopsis: After a drunken night ashore, Puncher Roberts (John Mills) finds himself stuck with the baby brother of his best friend’s ex-girlfriend and unable to return him before the ship sails he smuggles the child aboard and keeps him hidden.

Purr Blur and Mild Kitty Carnage Warning!: Puncher seeks advice from Professor Evans (Bryan Forbes) and they agree the priority is to feed the baby to keep it quiet so Puncher makes his way to the galley to acquire some milk. Finding the fridges locked, he spots the ship’s black cat drinking from a saucer and creeps up on it.

The Baby and the Battleship - Puncher John Mills with black cat drinking milk from saucer

He then casually tosses the cat aside before making off with the milk!

The Baby and the Battleship - Puncher John Mills tossing black cat drinking milk away from saucer animated gif

Final Mewsings: Put that man on a charge!

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