The Cat and the Canary
A CHILL-AND-CHUCKLE CHASE!...A FORTUNE AT STAKE AND A MONSTER AT LARGE!
19391h 13m6.9(87 votes)
ComedyHorrorMystery
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 (1939) is a comedy, horror, and mystery film directed by Elliott Nugent. It stars Bob Hope, Paulette Goddard, and John Beal. The film runs for 1 hour 13 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.9 out of 10 from 87 votes.
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Director
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
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Who stars in The Cat and the Canary?
The Cat and the Canary stars Bob Hope, Paulette Goddard, John Beal, and Douglass Montgomery, and was directed by Elliott Nugent.
How long is The Cat and the Canary?
The Cat and the Canary has a runtime of 1 hour 13 minutes.
When did The Cat and the Canary come out?
The Cat and the Canary was released in 1939.
What genre is The Cat and the Canary?
The Cat and the Canary is a comedy, horror, and mystery film.
Is The Cat and the Canary worth watching?
The Cat and the Canary holds an average audience score of 6.9 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.
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