Key Films / 1936
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Dodsworth (William Wyler) / Wyler had a tendency to overthink his set-ups,
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Alarm of the Black Cat
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
The Alarm of the Black Cat by D.B. Olson, a pseudonym of author Dolores Hitchens. This is one of several cat-themed Rachel Murdock Mysteries written by Hitchens in the 1930s and '40s.
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Simple and elegant design. Glad to see it showcased!
Above statement via King of Jazz. Not anonymous.
Happy Halloween. :D
I knew there was a modern sub-genre of cat-themed mysteries but I had no idea there were such things back in the 30s. Nice cover design.
Happy Halloween to you too, King Anonymous.
D: I was also surprised that there was a 1930s-era cat mystery series, although I don't know if even THIS series was the first. It probably goes back to cats being associated with all types of superstitious whatnot.
Love it!
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