Black Cats and Broomsticks
1955 · 8m · Approved
Comedy, Documentary
Directed by
Larry O'Reilly
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Black Cats and Broomsticks
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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