The Cat and the Canary(1939)
“A CHILL-AND-CHUCKLE CHASE!...A FORTUNE AT STAKE AND A MONSTER AT LARGE!”
Overview
Ten years after the death of millionaire Cyrus Norman, his will is to be read out to his six relatives, including Joyce Norman and Wally Campbell. Organized by Norman's lawyer, Crosby, the six meet at Norman's eerie New Orleans Gothic mansion. During the reading, the superstitious housekeeper declares that someone will be dead by midnight. Wally fears for Joyce when she is declared the sole inheritor, but all are alarmed when Crosby turns up dead.
Director
Elliott Nugent
Studio
Paramount Pictures
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
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1939
Runtime
1h 13m
Language
English
Rating
6.9 / 10
Production Companies
Paramount Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Cat and the Canary?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Cat and the Canary (1939).
What is The Cat and the Canary about?▼
Ten years after the death of millionaire Cyrus Norman, his will is to be read out to his six relatives, including Joyce Norman and Wally Campbell. Organized by Norman's lawyer, Crosby, the six meet at Norman's eerie New Orleans Gothic mansion. During the reading, the superstitious housekeeper declares that someone will be dead by midnight. Wally fears for Joyce when she is declared the sole inheritor, but all are alarmed when Crosby turns up dead.
Who directed The Cat and the Canary?▼
The Cat and the Canary was directed by Elliott Nugent and released in 1939. It is a comedy, horror, mystery film.
How long is The Cat and the Canary?▼
The Cat and the Canary has a runtime of 1 hours and 13 minutes (73 minutes total).
Who stars in The Cat and the Canary?▼
The cast of The Cat and the Canary includes 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 and more.
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