Cat and Ducklings Issue Title – Merry Go Round (1940)

Apr 16, 2017

British Pathé

Synopsis: Newsreel footage shows a mother cat caring for a brood of ducklings in addition to her own kittens.

Reality Cats: The mother cat is shown sitting with the ducklings and chicks and also carrying them by the neck.

Cat and Ducklings - Mama cat surrounded by baby ducks

Cat and Ducklings - kittens with baby ducks

The narrator explains that the mother cat is counting the ducklings and finds one named Egbert missing, then brings him back as well. Her own kittens can be seen in some shots as well.

Cat and Ducklings - Mama cat carrying baby duck by neck

The final shots show the cat surrounded by ducklings and finally with one sitting on her head, probably the cameraman’s idea.

Cat and Ducklings - Mama cat covered with baby ducks

Cat and Ducklings - Mama cat looking at camera with baby ducks

Cat and Ducklings - Mama cat with baby duck on her head

Final Mewsings: Everyone knows the neck of the duckling is the tastiest part.

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