Hand in Hand (1961)

Hand in Hand poster

Associated British Picture Corporation (ABPC)
Starring:
 Loretta Parry, Philip Needs
Directed by: Philip Leacock

Synopsis: Rachel Mathias (Loretta Parry) and Michael O’Malley (Philip Needs) are childhood friends in England who grow attached to each other despite their different religions.

Kitty Cameo: Michael’s family owns a Tortoiseshell cat named Sam. One day when Rachel is over she spots Sam who has come into the room.

Hand in Hand - tortoiseshell cat Sam walking into room

Rachel picks up Sam and sits down with him on her lap. She pets him as Michael moves to the end of the couch to join her.

Hand in Hand - Rachel Loretta Parry sitting with tortoiseshell cat Sam on lap and Michael Philip Needs

Michael comments on how Sam usually doesn’t like people but likes Rachel.

Hand in Hand - Rachel Loretta Parry  and Michael Philip Needs petting tortoiseshell cat Sam

She sings the verse about the pussycat going to see the Queen which gives the children an idea for their next adventure.

Hand in Hand - Rachel Loretta Parry  and Michael Philip Needs with tortoiseshell cat Sam

Hand in Hand - Rachel Loretta Parry holding tortoiseshell cat Sam with Michael Philip Needs

Final Mewsings: Cats like gentle and thoughtful children.


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