Deliverance (1919)

Directed by: George Foster Platt

Synopsis: A fascinating look at the life of Helen Keller (portrayed by herself in the last segment).

Kitty Cameos: Helen as a child (Etna Ross) is pulled into a barn by her friend Martha Washington (Jenny Lind). They join two other friends in looking at a mama cat and her kittens.

Deliverance - boy and girl approaching mama cat and kittens in barn
Deliverance - boy and girl approaching mama cat and kittens in barn
Deliverance - Helen Keller Etna Ross approaching mama cat and kittens in barn

Helen gently pets the kittens and counts them on her fingers, then proceeds to count her friends.

Deliverance - Helen Keller Etna Ross petting kittens in barn
Deliverance - Helen Keller Etna Ross counting kittens in barn
Deliverance - Helen Keller Etna Ross counting her friends

Final Mewsings: Cats can be appreciated even just through touch.

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