Tommy Gets Moving (1957)

by Linda Kay

British Pathé

Synopsis: Newsreel footage follows British musical actor Tommy Steele as he moves his family from Frean Street, Bermondsey, to a nicer home in Ravensbourne Park.

Reality Cat: Tommy’s stepfather, Mr. Hicks, carries the family tabby cat from the backyard of the old home.

Tommy Gets Moving - Tommy Steele stepfather Mr. Hicks carrying tabby cat from backyard
Tommy Gets Moving - Tommy Steele stepfather Mr. Hicks carrying tabby cat from backyard

Final Mewsings: Cats don’t mind moving up in the world.

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