The Cat and the Canary

Name: The Cat and the Canary
Released: 1939-10-27
Rating: 6.9

6.9/10 (87)

·1939· 73 min

Director: Elliott Nugent

"A CHILL-AND-CHUCKLE CHASE!...A FORTUNE AT STAKE AND A MONSTER AT LARGE!"

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.

Trailer

Cast

Bob Hope

Wally Campbell

Paulette Goddard

Joyce Norman

John Beal

Fred Blythe

Douglass Montgomery

Charles Wilder

Gale Sondergaard

Miss Lu

Elizabeth Patterson

Aunt Susan

Nydia Westman

Cicily

George Zucco

Lawyer Crosby

John Wray

Hendricks

George Regas

Indian Guide

Milton Kibbee

Reporter

Charles Lane

Reporter

In brief

The Cat and the Canary (1939) is a comedy, horror, mystery film. With an average rating of 6.9/10 from 87 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 1h 13min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.

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How long is The Cat and the Canary?

The Cat and the Canary runs 73 minutes (1h 13min).

What rating does The Cat and the Canary have?

The Cat and the Canary has an average rating of 6.9/10 based on 87 viewer votes on TMDB.

What year is The Cat and the Canary from?

The Cat and the Canary was released in 1939.