Father Was a Loafer (1915)

by Linda Kay

Directed by: Henry Lehrman

Synopsis: When Mr. Bummel (Billie Ritchie), already the father of three, is blessed with triplets he decides to leave his wife (Alice Howell) and family. Chance puts him in a position to rescue a kidnapped heiress (Gertrude Selby) which sets him up for a new cushy life, but wifey isn’t done with him yet.

Kitty Cameo: As Mr. Bummel is getting ready to leave he pulls out a suitcase to start packing. Upon opening the case a confused bicolor tabby pops up, leaping for freedom.

Father Was a Loafer - Mr. Brummel Billie Ritchie with bicolor cat in suitcase
Father Was a Loafer - Mr. Brummel Billie Ritchie with bicolor cat in suitcase
Father Was a Loafer - Mr. Brummel Billie Ritchie with bicolor cat jumping out of suitcase animated gif

Final Mewsings: The cat probably wanted to escape from that crowded household, too!

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