The Canary Comes Across(1938)
The Canary Comes Across Synopsis
A prisoner with a good singing voice escapes, only to grow jealous when an opera singer who looks like him is delivered back to the prison and receives attention, especially from Ann, the warden's daughter who leads the prison glee club.
The Canary Comes Across (1938) is a music film directed by Will Jason, released on January 26, 1938 with a runtime of 21m. It stars Erik Rhodes, Virginia Grey, Maurice Black and Oscar O'Shea. Viewers rate it 5.2 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Will Jason
- Cinematographer:
- Robert Pittack
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
The Canary Comes Across Cast & Crew
Main cast
Erik Rhodes
as Canary Dillon
Virginia Grey
as Ann Clayton
Maurice Black
as Scarpuss
Oscar O'Shea
as Warden Clayton
George Cooper
as Dutch (uncredited)
Lester Dorr
as Convict (uncredited)
George Guhl
as Prison Gate Guard (uncredited)
Constantine Romanoff
as Convict (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Will Jason.
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The Canary Comes Across Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.2/10 from 4 ratings.
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The Canary Comes Across – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Canary Comes Across?
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The main cast of The Canary Comes Across (1938) includes Erik Rhodes, Virginia Grey, Maurice Black, Oscar O'Shea and George Cooper. The film was directed by Will Jason. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Canary Comes Across released?
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The Canary Comes Across was released on January 26, 1938 and runs for 21m.
Is The Canary Comes Across worth watching?
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The Canary Comes Across (1938) holds an average rating of 5.2 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.