Smooth Criminal (1988)

Music Artist: Michael Jackson

Directed by: Colin Chilvers

Synopsis: A music video for the Michael Jackson song takes place in a speakeasy-style club where Michael and the patrons show off some impressive dance moves.

Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): As Michael first enters the club, a woman is holding a black cat.

Smooth Criminal - Michael Jackson - woman holding black cat in club
Smooth Criminal - Michael Jackson - woman holding black cat in club

The cat shows up again in the middle of the video walking across a piano.

Smooth Criminal - Michael Jackson - fading to black cat on piano
Smooth Criminal - Michael Jackson - black cat on piano
Smooth Criminal - Michael Jackson - black cat on piano
Smooth Criminal - Michael Jackson - fading to black cat on piano animated gif

Final Mewsings: Cats can also pull off some impressive moves!

Many thanks to Liisa for letting us know about the cat in this video.

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