Cry of the City (1948)

May 2, 2020

Directed by: Robert Siodmak

Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film!

Synopsis: Police Lt. Candella (Victor Mature) is torn when the oldest son of a family he has befriended kills a policeman then needs his help.

Kitty Cameo: Late in the film a nurse named Frances Pruett (Betty Garde) is at home pacing nervously. Her mother (Kathleen Howard) is sitting in a chair petting a white cat with tabby markings.

Cry of the City - Frances Pruett Betty Garde with mother Kathleen Howard holding white and tabby cat on lap

The mother is giving Frances a tough time, nagging at her.

Cry of the City - Frances Pruett Betty Garde with mother Kathleen Howard holding white and tabby cat on lap
Cry of the City - Pruett mother Kathleen Howard holding white and tabby cat on lap

Lt. Candella arrives asking the whereabouts of a girl. Frances denies any knowledge but the mother is quick to point out that she knew no good would come of bringing the girl there. The kitten is nipping at the woman’s fingers as she talks.

Cry of the City - Pruett mother Kathleen Howard holding white and tabby cat
Cry of the City - Pruett mother Kathleen Howard holding white and tabby cat

Final Mewsings: Cats think stool pigeons taste just like chicken.

Many thanks to Ted Davis for letting us know about the cat in this film!

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