The Cat and the Canary(1927)
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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 (1927) is a comedy, horror and mystery film directed by Paul Leni, released on August 20, 1927 with a runtime of 1h 24m. It stars Laura La Plante, Creighton Hale, Forrest Stanley and Tully Marshall. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 87 ratings.
- Director:
- Paul Leni
- Writers:
- Robert F. Hill, Alfred A. Cohn, Walter Anthony
- Producers:
- Paul Kohner
- Cinematographer:
- Gilbert Warrenton
- Composer:
- Hugo Riesenfeld
- Production:
- Universal Pictures
- Revenue:
- $325,550
- Status:
- Released
The Cat and the Canary (1927) Trailer
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The Cat and the Canary Videos & Clips
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Masters of Cinema Trailer
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Annabelle is attacked by The Cat
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"The clock strikes midnight"
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A hand creepily reaches for the necklace worn by Annabelle
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Masters of Cinema Blu-ray Unboxing
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The Cat and the Canary Cast & Crew
Main cast
Laura La Plante
as Annabelle West
Creighton Hale
as Paul Jones
Forrest Stanley
as Charles Wilder
Tully Marshall
as Roger Crosby
Gertrude Astor
as Cecily
Flora Finch
as Susan
Arthur Edmund Carewe
as Harry
Martha Mattox
as Mammy Pleasant
George Siegmann
as The Guard
Lucien Littlefield
as Ira Lazar
- Hal Craig
Hal Craig
as Policeman (uncredited)
Billy Engle
as Taxi Driver (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Paul Leni, written by Robert F. Hill, Alfred A. Cohn and Walter Anthony, produced by Paul Kohner.
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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 (1927) is available to stream on MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and Screambox Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Cat and the Canary?
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The main cast of The Cat and the Canary (1927) includes Laura La Plante, Creighton Hale, Forrest Stanley, Tully Marshall and Gertrude Astor. The film was directed by Paul Leni. 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 August 20, 1927 and runs for 1h 24m.
Is The Cat and the Canary worth watching?
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The Cat and the Canary (1927) 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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