Interpol Calling – “Pipeline”

Original Air Date: May 29, 1960

Directed by: David MacDonald

Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this episode!

Synopsis: Inspector Duval (Charles Korvin) lands in a South American country to arrest a wanted criminal only to find himself in the midst of a civil war.

Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): When Duval lands in San Curro he meets with officials who are less than thrilled to help him. The scene begins with Duval picking up a tiny black and white kitten from a windowsill.

Interpol Calling - Pipeline - black and white kitten on windowsill
Interpol Calling - Pipeline - black and white kitten being picked up by Inspector Duvall Charles Korvin
Interpol Calling - Pipeline - black and white kitten being held by Inspector Duvall Charles Korvin
Interpol Calling - Pipeline - black and white kitten being carried by Inspector Duvall Charles Korvin
Interpol Calling - Pipeline - black and white kitten being picked up and carried by Inspector Duvall Charles Korvin animated gif

Duval holds the kitten as the sound of a plane firing down upon them roars overhead and the men dive under a desk.

Interpol Calling - Pipeline - black and white kitten being held by Inspector Duvall Charles Korvin
Interpol Calling - Pipeline - black and white kitten being held by Inspector Duvall Charles Korvin
Interpol Calling - Pipeline - black and white kitten being held by Inspector Duvall Charles Korvin under desk

Upon learning that the country is currently going through a civil war, Duval discusses how he can get out to the oil refinery where the wanted man works. Duval continues to hold the kitten until the wanted man’s girlfriend shows up.

Interpol Calling - Pipeline - black and white kitten being held by Inspector Duvall Charles Korvin
Interpol Calling - Pipeline - black and white kitten being held by Inspector Duvall Charles Korvin

Final Mewsings: Who wouldn’t want to be greeted by a kitten when arriving in a wartorn country?

Many thanks to RobG for providing us with information about the kitten in this episode!

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