The Private Life of a Cat
The purrsuit of joy.
1946 · 22 min · ★ 7.2 · Documentary
An intimate study of the life of a domestic cat, taking place over a period of months as she gives birth to a litter of kittens and cares for them as they grow.
Directed by Alexander Hammid · Written by Alexander Hammid
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