Street of Shadows (1953)

Apr 6, 2023

by Mark Murton

Also Known As: The Shadow Man

Directed by: Richard Vernon

Synopsis: A small-time Soho hustler gets implicated in the murder of an ex-girl friend and has to evade the police while trying to prove his innocence.

Purr Blur: The film opens on a cobbled backstreet at night as a black cat emerges from a dustbin in the foreground . . .

Street of Shadows - black cat emerging from trash can

. . . and moves off to the left . . .

Street of Shadows - black cat walking on cobbled street in front of trash can

. . . before returning to the centre of the screen just as the title appears.

Street of Shadows - black cat walking on cobbled street in front of trash can under opening credits
Street of Shadows - black cat climbing out of trash can and walking on cobbled street as opening credits come up animated gif

Final Mewsings: Black cats prefer a street of shadows for their nocturnal activities.

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