The Stars Look Down (1940)

by Mark Murton

Directed by: Carol Reed

Synopsis: Idealistic Welsh miner’s son Davey Fenwick (Michael Redgrave) leaves his village after receiving a university scholarship intent on returning to better support the miners against the owners.

Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): On a return visit to the village Davey calls at the family home where his mother (Nancy Price) is sorting out her washing, helped (or is it hindered?) by a small black cat sitting among the linen.

The Stars Look Down - Mrs. Fenwick Nancy Price with black cat in laundry basket
The Stars Look Down - Mrs. Fenwick Nancy Price with black cat in laundry basket
The Stars Look Down - Mrs. Fenwick Nancy Price with black cat in laundry basket
The Stars Look Down - Mrs. Fenwick Nancy Price with black cat in laundry basket
The Stars Look Down - Mrs. Fenwick Nancy Price with black cat in laundry basket
The Stars Look Down - Mrs. Fenwick Nancy Price petting black cat in laundry basket animated gif

Final Mewsings: Always wash your black cats and white linens separately!

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