I Believe in You (1952)

I Believe in You (1952)

by Mark Murton Directed by: Michael Relph and Basil Dearden Synopsis: Retired Colonial Serviceman Henry Phipps (Cecil Parker) takes a job as a probation officer in a run-down London borough and finds it more of a challenge than he imagined. Purr Blur: As Phipps gets to know the neighbourhood where he will be working he […]

Torchy’s Kitty Coup (1933)

Torchy’s Kitty Coup (1933)

Directed by: C.C. Burr This review contains a mild Kitty Carnage Warning! Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Torchy (Ray Cooke) is an all-American office boy who is in love with the boss’ daughter, Vee Ellins (Marion Shockley). Vee’s Aunt Zenobia (Dot Farley) plans a cat show […]

Wetherby (1985)

Wetherby (1985)

by Mark Murton Directed by: David Hare Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: The shocking death of a young man at the home of schoolteacher Jean Travers (Vanessa Redgrave) causes her to revisit her past passions. Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): The day after the brutal event […]

Cela s’appelle l’aurore (1956)

Cela s’appelle l’aurore (1956)

by Ted Davis (with additional material by Linda Kay) English Title: This is Called Dawn Directed by: Luis Buñuel Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Cruelty and grace exist side by side in the sweltering Mediterranean island where hardworking and idealistic Doctor Valerio (Georges Marchal) plies […]

Dancing with Crime (1947)

Dancing with Crime (1947)

by Ted Davis Directed by: John Paddy Carstairs Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: In post WWII London, decorated war veteran and current-day cab driver Ted Peters (Richard Attenborough) investigates the murder of longtime friend Dave Robinson (Bill Owen), who was involved in the black market. […]

His House (2020)

His House (2020)

Directed by: Remi Weekes Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Bol and Rial Mujar (Sope Dirisu and Wunmi Mosaku) are South Sudan refugees granted temporary residence in London but who find themselves battling demons from their past. Kitty Cameo: The couple have an older neighbor (Vivienne […]

Crutch (2021)

Crutch (2021)

Music Artist: Band of Horses Directed by: Ben Fee Synopsis: The faces of the band’s members are superimposed on cats and dolls in a room full of kitties. Cat Burglars (Scene Stealers): Numerous cats are featured in the video, many of them playing with balls of yarn and dolls. The band’s faces are sometimes superimposed […]

The Discovery of a Cross-Eyed Calico

The Discovery of a Cross-Eyed Calico

How a Female Cat Named Elmer Became a Television Star Across America young actors dream about being discovered by Hollywood, looking forward to the day they would travel sometimes thousands of miles to Tinseltown to launch their careers. For Elmer, that thought probably never crossed his, or rather her, mind. So how exactly did a […]

The Millionaire – “Ralph the Cat”

The Millionaire – “Ralph the Cat”

Original Air Date: October 29, 1958 Starring: Elmer Directed by: John Peyser Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: The Millionaire Tipton sends a check to a spinster named Amanda Comfort (Loie Bridge) who recently set up a will stipulating that her nephew Freddie Howard (Del Moore) care […]

The Monster Club (1981)

The Monster Club (1981)

by Mark Murton Directed by: Roy Ward Baker This review contains a Kitty Carnage Warning! Cat Out Of The Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film. Synopsis: A vampire invites a horror writer to a secret club where monsters gather to drink and dance. He soon regales the amused man with three […]