The Milky Way (1936)

The Milky Way poster

Paramount Pictures
Starring:
 Harold Lloyd, Adolphe Menjou
Directed by: Leo McCarey

Synopsis: Burleigh Sullivan (Harold Lloyd) is a mild-mannered milkman who, through a series of incidents, finds himself in the boxing ring vying for the championship.

Purr Blur: In one scene Burleigh sees the stuffed head of a tiger on a wall and starts to try to imitate the big cat, growling and howling. A small black cat reacts by arching its back and hissing.

The Milky Way - black kitten arching back

The Milky Way - Burleigh Harold Lloyd howling causing black kitten arching back

Final Mewsings: Cats say people should leave growling to the professionals.

Many thanks to Ted Davis for spotting the quick kitty in this film!


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