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The Cat and the Canary

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

1939 1h 13m

ComedyHorrorMystery

6.9/10 TMDB Score87 votes · IMDb ↗

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.

Movie Details

Original titleThe Cat and the Canary
Release dateNov 10, 1939
StatusReleased
Original languageEN
CountryUnited States of America
Keywordscat, mansion, based on play or musical, alligator, housekeeper, louisiana, inheritance, eccentric, bayou, last will and testament, black cat, bookcase

Ratings

★ 6.9/10

87 votes on TMDB. IMDb ratings are shown on IMDb itself — view this title on IMDb ↗.

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FAQ

What is The Cat and the Canary 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.

When was The Cat and the Canary released?

The Cat and the Canary was released on Nov 10, 1939 (status: Released).

Who directed The Cat and the Canary?

Elliott Nugent directed The Cat and the Canary.

What is the TMDB rating of The Cat and the Canary?

The Cat and the Canary has a TMDB rating of 6.9/10 from 87 votes.