The Black Cat(1941)
Even Ladd is scared!
The Black Cat Synopsis
Greedy heirs wait in a mansion for a rich cat lover to die, only to learn her cats come first.
The Black Cat (1941) is a comedy, horror and mystery film directed by Albert S. Rogell, released on May 2, 1941 with a runtime of 1h 10m. It stars Basil Rathbone, Hugh Herbert, Broderick Crawford and Bela Lugosi. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 45 ratings.
- Director:
- Albert S. Rogell
- Writers:
- Robert Lees, Robert Neville, Eric Taylor
- Producers:
- Burt Kelly
- Cinematographer:
- Stanley Cortez
- Production:
- Universal Pictures
- Budget:
- $178,000
- Status:
- Released
The Black Cat (1941) Trailer
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The Black Cat Cast & Crew
Main cast
Basil Rathbone
as Montague Hartley
Hugh Herbert
as Mr. Penny
Broderick Crawford
as Hubert A. Gilmore 'Gil' Smith
Bela Lugosi
as Eduardo Vidos
Anne Gwynne
as Elaine Winslow
Gladys Cooper
as Myrna Hartley
Gale Sondergaard
as Abigail Doone
Cecilia Loftus
as Henrietta Winslow
Claire Dodd
as Margaret Gordon
John Eldredge
as Stanley Borden
Alan Ladd
as Richard Hartley
Erville Alderson
as Doctor Williams (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Albert S. Rogell, written by Robert Lees, Robert Neville and Eric Taylor, produced by Burt Kelly.
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The Black Cat Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 45 ratings.
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The Black Cat – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Black Cat online?
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The Black Cat (1941) 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 Black Cat?
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The main cast of The Black Cat (1941) includes Basil Rathbone, Hugh Herbert, Broderick Crawford, Bela Lugosi and Anne Gwynne. The film was directed by Albert S. Rogell. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Black Cat released?
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The Black Cat was released on May 2, 1941 and runs for 1h 10m.
Is The Black Cat worth watching?
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The Black Cat (1941) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 45 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 Black Cat?
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Yes. The official The Black Cat trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.