Switchin' Kitten

Switchin' Kitten

1961 · 9 min · ★ 6.3 · Animation, Comedy, Science Fiction, Horror

Tom becomes fearless when he feels like going into the eerie castle.

Directed by Gene Deitch · Written by Eli Bauer

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