Original Air Date: November 13, 1969 Synopsis: A little boy plays with his new kitten Dusty. Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): The little boy explains how he played with his new Siamese kitten Dusty the first day he got him.
Category Archives: Short Film
The Mad Hatter (1940)
Columbia Pictures Starring: Mel Blanc, John Wald Directed by: Sid Marcus Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: We see a day in the life of Maisie, a secretary who sets out to buy a new hat. Cartoon Cat: At the end of the short as Maisie proudly walks down the […]
Hoppity Hare (1964)
British Pathé Synopsis: Newsreel footage shows a domesticated hare named Hoppity living in a residence in West Mersea, Essex. Reality Cat: The hare lives with Mrs. Joan Bullin and her tabby cat Bustamante (at least we think that’s what they’re saying) Bullin (or Buster for short). Buster seems to be taking the whole thing in stride, even […]
The Country Cousin (1936)
Walt Disney Productions Directed by: Wilfred Jackson Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: In this Silly Symphony, a city mouse invites his country cousin to leave the sticks and experience high class. Cartoon Cat: The sophisticated city mouse introduces his cousin to the riches of an extravagant dining table. […]
Cat Show (1948)
British Pathé Synopsis: Unused and unissued newsreel footage of a cat show at Shepherd’s Bush, London. Reality Cats: The newsreel begins with a couple of takes of two women, Irene Ashton and Diana Morrison, looking into a basket to find some Siamese kittens. Several shots of the show cats are then seen. What’s interesting about this footage […]
Everything You Need to Know About Cats (1977)
Sesame Street Directed by: Bruce Cayard Synopsis: A short film created for Sesame Street by animator Bruce Cayard covers some of the basic things to know about cats. Cartoon Cats: This very cute cartoon short covers some true facts about cats in a humorous way. Many cats are shown doing cat things. And the short ends with a […]
Madcap Ambrose (1916)
Keystone Film Company Starring: Mack Swain, Polly Moran Directed by: Fred Fishback Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Ambrose (Mack Swain) is a strong but gentle giant who lives in a boarding house run by his mother (Mai Wells) and who attracts the admiration of the maid Rosie Bloom […]
Turkish Van Cats Learn to Swim (1960)
British Pathé Synopsis: Silent newsreel footage shows three Turkish Van cats eating and being forced to swim in tubs. Reality Cats: The unused and unissued footage shows the cats with a couple of women who seem to be demonstrating how they are “teaching” the cats to swim. While Turkish Vans are naturally good swimmers, these poor cats […]
Furies (1977)
Directed by: Sara Petty Synopsis: The world of two cats is represented through a beautifully artistic prism. Cartoon Cats: This stylized animated short is truly beautiful. Set to jazz music, the two cats go about their day: preening, playing and even fighting, in an ever-changing world of colors and shapes. Winner of fourteen first place awards at international […]
Stray Cat Village off Naples (circa 1950’s)
British Pathé Synopsis: Unused and unissued newsreel footage shows a “village” of stray cats. Reality Cats: The cat sanctuary was reportedly run by Mrs. Sidro Fornaro who is seen tending to the cats in this footage. Several of the cats are wearing little bibs as they eat. The final clips are of a Siamese cat wearing a […]