The Holly and the Ivy (1952)

Directed by: George More O’Ferrall

Synopsis: An English minister and his family reunite for Christmas, bringing out warmth, secrets and honesty.

Kitty Cameo: In the beginning of the film, Aunt Bridget (Maureen Delaney) is telling her neighbor that she won’t go on holiday because she doesn’t want to leave her black cat Blossom.

The Holly and the Ivy - black cat Blossom on chair
The Holly and the Ivy - black cat Blossom on chair

The neighbor offers to take care of the cat and Aunt Bridget agrees. It is clear the elderly woman is a cat lover by the many pictures of cats on her wall.

The Holly and the Ivy - Aunt Bridget Maureen Delaney with cat photos on wall behind her

Final Mewsings: Cats deserve to go on holidays, too!

Many thanks to Ted Davis for letting us know about the cat in this film.

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