by Linda Kay

Directed by: Norman Jewison

Synopsis: Dr. Martha Livingston (Jane Fonda) is the court appointed psychiatrist sent to evaluate the mental health of a young nun named Agnes (Meg Tilly) who stands accused of murdering her newborn child, despite the protestations of the Mother Superior, Miriam Ruth (Anne Bancroft).

Purr Blur: Martha owns a longhair brown tabby cat who can barely be seen early in the film when Martha returns home and pours the kitty some milk. The cat is heard purring in a later scene but not actually shown on screen again.

Final Mewsings: Cats know all about unexpected pregnancies.

Many thanks to Brian H. for letting us know about the cat in this film.

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