Cornwall Calling (1948)

Directed by: T.R. Thumwood

Synopsis: A promotional film for the Austin engine shows them being installed in a yacht which then takes a pleasure cruise along the Cornish coast.

Reality Cats: While touring Mevagissey, two longhair black cats are sitting on the narrow street where the women are walking.

Cornwall Calling - two longhair black cats in street with women approaching
Cornwall Calling - longhair black cat sleeping outside Polperro Museum

Purr Blurs: Earlier in Polperro a black cat appears to be lying outside the museum.

Cornwall Calling - two longhair black cats in street with women approaching

At The Lizard, a cat is sitting by the road while a person is working on the ground behind.

Cornwall Calling - cat on road beside person working

Final Mewsings: There must be more cats in this Cornish fishing villages than shown here!

Many thanks to RobG for letting us know about the cats in this film.

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