Hit and Run (1957)

Directed by: Hugo Haas

Synopsis: Garage owner Gus Hilmer (Hugo Haas) woos and marries the much younger Julie (Cleo Moore) who is only interested in his money and his younger more handsome mechanic Frank (Vince Edwards).

Purr Blur (and Cat Burglar Scene Stealer!): As Gus approaches a remote rundown house with a For Sale sign in the yard, a little cat is in the front yard taking care of some business.

Hit and Run - cat defacating on lawn of house for sale with Gus Hugo Haas

Gus, who is preparing the house for the arrival of an unknown person, looks around inside for a moment then comes back out as the cat dutifully buries his leavings.

Hit and Run - cat burying poop on lawn of house for sale with Gus Hugo Haas
Hit and Run - cat defacting on lawn of house for sale with Gus Hugo Haas animated gif

The cat ducks under the porch of the house as Gus pulls up the For Sale sign and tosses it aside.

Hit and Run - cat on lawn of house for sale with Gus Hugo Haas
Hit and Run - cat on lawn of house for sale with Gus Hugo Haas
Hit and Run - cat on lawn of house for sale with Gus Hugo Haas running and hiding animated gif

Final Mewsings: It’s considerate of a cat to help increase a property’s value by providing a well fertilized lawn.

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