Scent of Mystery (1960)

Also Known As: Holiday in Spain

Directed by: Jack Cardiff

Synopsis: Mystery novelist Oliver Larker (Denholm Elliot) is looking forward to a relaxing vacation in Spain until he accidentally stumbles upon a murder plot.

Purr Blur: At one point Oliver is in a taxi cab chasing after a convertible, urging the driver (Peter Lorre) to hurry. As the cab races down a street, a white cat is walking along the sidewalk, hurrying as they pass.

Scent of Mystery - white cat walking down street
Scent of Mystery - white cat walking down street as taxi passes
Scent of Mystery - white cat walking down street

Final Mewsings: Cats don’t catch cabs.

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