Movie

The Black Cat

“Even Ladd is scared!”

★ 6.4(43)19411h 10m

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Good to know

Director: Albert S. Rogell
Release date: 1941-05-02
Runtime: 1h 10m
Language: English
Budget: $178,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Universal Pictures

The Black Cat — trailer

About The Black Cat

The Black Cat is a 1941 movie in the Comedy, Horror and Mystery genres, directed by Albert S. Rogell, starring Basil Rathbone, Hugh Herbert and Broderick Crawford. It has a runtime of 1 hour 10 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.4/10 from 43 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Black Cat in Ireland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Greedy heirs wait in a mansion for a rich cat lover to die, only to learn her cats come first.

Cast

Basil Rathbone

Montague Hartley

Hugh Herbert

Mr. Penny

Broderick Crawford

Hubert A. Gilmore 'Gil' Smith

Bela Lugosi

Eduardo Vidos

Anne Gwynne

Elaine Winslow

Gladys Cooper

Myrna Hartley

Gale Sondergaard

Abigail Doone

Cecilia Loftus

Henrietta Winslow

Alan Ladd

Richard Hartley

Claire Dodd

Margaret Gordon

John Eldredge

Stanley Borden

Erville Alderson

Doctor Williams (uncredited)

Themes & keywords

lightningcatwheelchaircrematoriummurderspoofinheritancelast will and testamenthorror spoofblack and whiteold dark househousekeeperhanginggardenerblack cat

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Black Cat in Ireland?+

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

Is The Black Cat on Netflix?+

The Black Cat is not on Netflix in Ireland right now.

How long is The Black Cat?+

The Black Cat has a runtime of 1 hour 10 minutes (70 minutes).

Who stars in The Black Cat?+

The Black Cat stars Basil Rathbone, Hugh Herbert, Broderick Crawford, Bela Lugosi and Anne Gwynne.

When did The Black Cat come out?+

The Black Cat is a 1941 movie directed by Albert S. Rogell.

What genre is The Black Cat?+

The Black Cat is Comedy, Horror and Mystery film.

Who directed The Black Cat?+

The Black Cat was directed by Albert S. Rogell.