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The Cat and the Canary

1219391h 13mElliott Nugent
IMDb 7.1
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"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.

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CatAlligatorLouisianaBased On Play Or MusicalBayouEccentricInheritanceLast Will And TestamentMansionHousekeeper

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Cat and the Canary (1939) about?

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.

Who stars in The Cat and the Canary?

The Cat and the Canary stars Bob Hope (Wally Campbell), Paulette Goddard (Joyce Norman), John Beal (Fred Blythe), Douglass Montgomery (Charles Wilder), Gale Sondergaard (Miss Lu). The film was directed by Elliott Nugent.

How long is The Cat and the Canary?

The Cat and the Canary has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1939. It is rated 12.

Is The Cat and the Canary worth watching?

The Cat and the Canary holds an IMDb rating of 7.1/10. Fans of Comedy, Horror, Mystery are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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