Black Cats and Broomsticks

Black Cats and Broomsticks (1955)

October 14th, 19550h 8min

Documentary, Comedy
53%

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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