Rationing (1944)

Directed by: Willis Goldbeck

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

Synopsis: Ben Barton (Wallace Beery) is a butcher dealing with the challenge of pleasing his customers while dealing with World War II rationing.

Cat Burglars (Scene Stealers): During one scene Barton is sneaking up to a woman’s house in order to retrieve a girdle he wasn’t supposed to sell to her. On the fence are two beautiful black cats.

Rationing - two black cats on fence at night
Rationing - two black cats on fence at night

The cat’s cries later scare Barton but the cats are not seen during the screeching.

Rationing - two black cats on fence at night animated gif

Final Mewsings: Cats this pretty deserve more screen time!

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