The Cat and the Canary (1927)

"The mystery thriller of the stage filmed with new effects!"
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The Cat and the Canary
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StarringLaura La PlanteCreighton HaleForrest Stanley
DirectorPaul Leni
WriterWalter Anthony
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NR 1 hr 27 minSep 9th, 1927Horror, Comedy, Mystery
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Plot
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

Theatrical Release:September 9th, 1927
On DVD & Blu-ray:May 13th, 1998 - Buy DVD
Movie Box Office Gross:$325,550 (Worldwide)
Original Language:English
Production Companies:Universal Pictures
The Cat and the Canary on the Web:WikiData
silent filmblack and whitebased on play or musicalhaunted houseexpressionismaristocratold dark houselast will and testament

The Cat and the Canary Quotes

The Play That Startled the World

Taglines: The play that startled the world!
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Broadway Arrival Announcement

Taglines: COMING DIRECT to you from B'WAY!
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