Walter Potter: The Man Who Married Kittens (2015)
Amateur taxidermist, Walter Potter, became an unlikely success by putting his creatures in human positions and scenarios, referred to as anthropomorphic taxidermy. Potter's Museum, filled with his creations and collection of oddities and curiosities dazzled millions for over a hundred years until the collection's unfortunate separation in 2003. While largely about the man and his creations, the film also takes a look at the obsessive nature of collecting, as well as the controversial history of stuffing dead animals.
Director: Ronni Thomas
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 19 min
Release Date: October 31, 2015
Screenplay
Country: United Kingdom, United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
cat, museum, victorian england, taxidermy, animal death, dead cat, taxidermist, short film
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Walter Potter: The Man Who Married Kittens about?
- Amateur taxidermist, Walter Potter, became an unlikely success by putting his creatures in human positions and scenarios, referred to as anthropomorphic taxidermy. Potter's Museum, filled with his creations and collection of oddities and curiosities dazzled millions for over a hundred years until the collection's unfortunate separation in 2003. While largely about the man and his creations, the film also takes a look at the obsessive nature of collecting, as well as the controversial history of stuffing dead animals.
- Who directed Walter Potter: The Man Who Married Kittens?
- Walter Potter: The Man Who Married Kittens was directed by Ronni Thomas.
- How long is Walter Potter: The Man Who Married Kittens?
- Walter Potter: The Man Who Married Kittens has a runtime of 19m (19 minutes).
- What genre is Walter Potter: The Man Who Married Kittens?
- Walter Potter: The Man Who Married Kittens is a Documentary film.
- Where was Walter Potter: The Man Who Married Kittens produced?
- Walter Potter: The Man Who Married Kittens was produced in United Kingdom, United States of America.