Paris Cat Show (1938)

Jul 30, 2023

British Pathé

Synopsis: Newsreel footage shows pedigree cats being displayed at a cat show in Paris.

Reality Cats: On display are Persian cats, the first one emerging from a case.

Paris Cat Show 1938 - Persian cat in case

Another is revealed inside a wicker basket by a woman.

Paris Cat Show 1938 - woman showing Persian cat in basket
Paris Cat Show 1938 - Persian cat inside basket

A lovely Persian is shown being groomed by their owner.

Paris Cat Show 1938 - gray Persian cat brushed by woman
Paris Cat Show 1938 - gray Persian cat close up

A shot of a blue shorthair fades to a shot of sleepy Siamese kittens.

Paris Cat Show 1938 - blue shorthair cat close
Paris Cat Show 1938 - Siamese kittens sleeping

Then back to some Persians in their display cages.

Paris Cat Show 1938 - gray Persian cats in cage
Paris Cat Show 1938 - Persian cat in display case
Paris Cat Show 1938 - Persian cat held by woman

Final Mewsings: Le chats très chic!

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