Treasures in a Garbage Can (1953)

Directed by: Richards Hardman, Walter Perkins

Synopsis: This short film looks at the process of trash collection and recycling in Los Angeles.

Kitty Cameo: The beginning of the film speculates on what would happen if the cities let trash go uncollected up. The conclusion is the garbage would pile up until is is ugly, dangerous and unhealthy. A shot of a white cat on top of a garbage can is shown.

Treasures in a Garbage Can - white cat on top of garbage can

There follows a short, closer look at the cat.

Treasures in a Garbage Can - closer shot of white cat on top of garbage can

Final Mewsings: The real treasure is on top of the garbage can!

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