The Cat and the Canary(1939)
A CHILL-AND-CHUCKLE CHASE!...A FORTUNE AT STAKE AND A MONSTER AT LARGE!
The Cat and the Canary Synopsis
Relatives gather at a haunted mansion for a will reading where the sole heir is threatened by a clause that could disinherit her if she goes mad, all while a homicidal maniac escapes nearby.
The Cat and the Canary (1939) is a comedy, horror and mystery film directed by Elliott Nugent, released on October 27, 1939 with a runtime of 1h 13m. It stars Bob Hope, Paulette Goddard, John Beal and Douglass Montgomery. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 87 ratings.
- Director:
- Elliott Nugent
- Writers:
- John Willard, Lynn Starling, Walter DeLeon
- Producers:
- Arthur Hornblow Jr.
- Cinematographer:
- Charles Lang
- Composer:
- Ernst Toch
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Cat and the Canary (1939) Trailer
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The Cat and the Canary Cast & Crew
Main cast
Bob Hope
as Wally Campbell
Paulette Goddard
as Joyce Norman
John Beal
as Fred Blythe
Douglass Montgomery
as Charles Wilder
Gale Sondergaard
as Miss Lu
Elizabeth Patterson
as Aunt Susan
Nydia Westman
as Cicily
George Zucco
as Lawyer Crosby
John Wray
as Hendricks
George Regas
as Indian Guide
Milton Kibbee
as Reporter
Charles Lane
as Reporter
Key crew
Directed by Elliott Nugent, written by John Willard, Lynn Starling and Walter DeLeon, produced by Arthur Hornblow Jr..
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The Cat and the Canary Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 87 ratings.
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The Cat and the Canary – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Cat and the Canary online?
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The Cat and the Canary (1939) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Cat and the Canary?
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The main cast of The Cat and the Canary (1939) includes Bob Hope, Paulette Goddard, John Beal, Douglass Montgomery and Gale Sondergaard. The film was directed by Elliott Nugent. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Cat and the Canary released?
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The Cat and the Canary was released on October 27, 1939 and runs for 1h 13m.
Is The Cat and the Canary worth watching?
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The Cat and the Canary (1939) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 87 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, horror and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Cat and the Canary?
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