Movie

The Cat and the Canary

“The mystery thriller of the stage filmed with new effects!”

★ 6.9(86)19271h 27m

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Good to know

Director: Paul Leni
Release date: 1927-08-20
Runtime: 1h 27m
Language: No Language
Box office: $325,550
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Universal Pictures

The Cat and the Canary — trailer

About The Cat and the Canary

The Cat and the Canary is a 1927 movie in the Comedy, Horror and Mystery genres, directed by Paul Leni, starring Laura La Plante, Creighton Hale and Forrest Stanley. It has a runtime of 1 hour 27 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.9/10 from 86 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Cat and the Canary in Austria — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Laura La Plante

Annabelle West

Creighton Hale

Paul Jones

Forrest Stanley

Charles Wilder

Tully Marshall

Roger Crosby

Gertrude Astor

Cecily

Flora Finch

Susan

Arthur Edmund Carewe

Harry

Martha Mattox

Mammy Pleasant

George Siegmann

The Guard

Lucien Littlefield

Ira Lazar

Hal Craig

Policeman (uncredited)

Billy Engle

Taxi Driver (uncredited)

Themes & keywords

haunted housebased on play or musicallast will and testamentblack and whiteold dark housesilent filmaristocratexpressionism

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Cat and the Canary in Austria?+

The Cat and the Canary is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Austria. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Cat and the Canary on Netflix?+

The Cat and the Canary is not on Netflix in Austria right now.

How long is The Cat and the Canary?+

The Cat and the Canary has a runtime of 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).

Who stars in The Cat and the Canary?+

The Cat and the Canary stars Laura La Plante, Creighton Hale, Forrest Stanley, Tully Marshall and Gertrude Astor.

When did The Cat and the Canary come out?+

The Cat and the Canary is a 1927 movie directed by Paul Leni.

What genre is The Cat and the Canary?+

The Cat and the Canary is Comedy, Horror and Mystery film.

Who directed The Cat and the Canary?+

The Cat and the Canary was directed by Paul Leni.