Larry O'Reilly
Director
Black Cats and Broomsticks (1955)
Superstitions are examined in the context of mid-20th century America. Walking under ladders, spilt salt, stepping on cracks, haunted houses, voodoo dolls, and such are used to illustrate the widespread belief in the supernatural.
Genres: Comedy, Documentary, Short
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Watch Providers: TCM
Production Companies: RKO Radio Pictures, RKO Pathé Pictures
Country: United States
Production Country:
United States
Languages:
English
Recommendations
8 min
Oct. 14, 1955
Released
NR / 11+