Summertime (1955)

Summertime poster

London Film Productions
Starring:
 Katharine Hepburn, Rossano Brazzi
Directed by: David Lean

Synopsis: Jane Hudson (Katharine Hepburn) is an American woman who visits Venice and unexpectedly finds romance.

Purr Blurs: While outside her hotel, Jane notices a tabby cat some distance away. She calls to the cat but it does not come to her.

Summertime - Jane Hudson Katharine Hepburn outside Venice hotel with tabby cat in background

Summertime - Jane Hudson Katharine Hepburn looking at tabby cat in background

In another scene, Jane is on a street talking to the little boy she has befriended named Mauro (Gaetano Autiero). Several cats are seen in the background.

Summertime - Jane Hudson Katharine Hepburn on streets with cats in background

Summertime - Jane Hudson Katharine Hepburn on streets with cats in background

Summertime - Jane Hudson Katharine Hepburn and Mauro Gaetano Autireo on streets with cats in background

Kitty Cameos:  Two sleeping kitties are also given their own shot in the film.

Summertime - two tabby cats sleeping on and by chairs in sun

Special mention must also be made of the absolutely adorable kitty wind up toys shown in the film.

Summertime - pair of cat wind up toys on table

Summertime - cat chasing butterfly wind up toy on table

Final Mewsings: Go to Venice just for the cats!


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