Sombrero (1953)

Directed by: Norman Foster

Synopsis: Love abounds despite a vicious feud between two Mexican cities.

Purr Blur: In one scene Ruben (Rick Jason) is looking for Pepe (Ricardo Montalban) in the home of Tia Magdalena (Rosaura Revueltas) who is known for being a witch. As he enters, a black cat is standing on a table in front of him.

Sombrero - black cat on table in front of Ruben Rick Jason

After a moment, the cat moves to the back of the table and jumps down, not to be seen again.

Sombrero - black cat on table in front of Ruben Rick Jason

Director Norman Foster often included black cats in his films, considering them to be lucky.

Sombrero - black cat on table in front of Ruben Rick Jason

Final Mewsings: Witches and directors both know black cats are lucky!

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