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Black Cats and Broomsticks

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Black Cats and Broomsticks

1955

0h 8m

6.2(5 votes)

Documentary

Comedy

Overview

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.

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RKO Radio Pictures

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Cast & crew

1 featured cast member

Starring

Peter Roberts

Peter Roberts

Narrator (voice)

Creative team

Directed by: Larry O'Reilly
Written by: Frances Dinsmoor

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