Harestegen (1921)

by Linda Kay

Directed by: Lau Lauritzen

Synopsis: In this Danish silent comedy short film, Mrs. Nokkesen (Olga Svendsen) insists her husband (Frederik Buch) locate a hare to serve their impending company which leads to comic complications.

Kitty Cameos: After failing repeatedly to obtain a rabbit, Nokkesen passes a gated yard and spots three cats within; two black and white tuxedos and one bicolor tabby. Two of the cats are close to fighting over some morsel.

Harestegen - two tuxedo cats and one tabby and white cat in yard
Harestegen - tuxedo cat and tabby and white cat fighting in yard with second tuxedo nearby
Harestegen - tuxedo cat and tabby and white cat fighting in yard with second tuxedo nearby animated gif

Nokkesen enters the yard and begins to sneak up on the cats.

Harestegen - Nokkesen Frederick Buch sneaking up on tabby and white cat in yard

When a woman pokes her head out of the door of the house, Nokesson tips his hat and beats a hasty retreat.

Harestegen - woman catching Nokkesen Frederick Buch sneaking up on cats in yard
Harestegen - Nokkesen Frederick Buch beating hasty retreat from tuxedo and tabby and white cats in yard

Final Mewsings: Remember, cats don’t make for good eating! Leave the kitties alone!

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