The Last Warning (1928)

Directed by: Paul Leni

Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film!

Synopsis: Murder and mysterious goings-on in a dilapidated Broadway theater.

Kitty Cameo: Well into the film a trap door is discovered after the murdered thespian’s monocle is found. When the door is opened, a pair of glowing eyes appear, moving closer.

The Last Warning - glowing cats eyes in the dark

It turns out to be a black cat which crawls up from under the floor. The missing body is then discovered.

The Last Warning - black cat emerging from trap door in floor
The Last Warning - black cat emerging from trap door in floor
The Last Warning - glowing eyes approaching then black cat emerging from trap door in floor animated gif

Final Mewsings: Cats know where the bodies are hidden.

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

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