Movie

The Case of the Black Cat

“PERRY MASON'S BACK...and so are the thrills, suspense, and excitement of Erle Stanley Gardner's greatest mystery drama!”

★ 7.0(9)19361h 6m

Crime Mystery

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Good to know

Director: William C. McGann
Release date: 1936-10-31
Runtime: 1h 6m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: First National Pictures
Part of: Perry Mason Collection

About The Case of the Black Cat

The Case of the Black Cat is a 1936 movie in the Crime and Mystery genres, directed by William C. McGann, starring Ricardo Cortez, June Travis and Jane Bryan. It has a runtime of 1 hour 6 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 9 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Case of the Black Cat in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Lawyer Perry Mason is summoned to the Laxter mansion in the dead of night to write granddaughter Wilma out of invalid Peter Laxter's will, to keep her from marrying suspected fortune hunter Doug. Peter dies in a mysterious fire and Laxter's two grandsons, Sam Laxter and Frank Oafley, inherit his estate on the condition old caretaker Schuster and his cat Clinker are kept on. When cat-hating Sam threatens Clinker, Perry steps in and learns Laxter's death was suspicious and the family fortune and diamonds are missing. Schuster's found dead in his basement apartment, Laxter's nurse Louise is murdered with Schuster's crutch, and circumstantial evidence brings Doug to trial for Louise's death. Mason's investigation produces a surprise witness who turns the trial around. Written by Sister Grimm

Cast

Ricardo Cortez

Perry Mason

June Travis

Della Street

Jane Bryan

Wilma Laxter

Craig Reynolds

Frank Oafley

Carlyle Moore Jr.

Douglas Keene

Bill Elliott

Sam Laxter

Nedda Harrigan

Nurse Louise DeVoe

Garry Owen

Paul Drake

Harry Davenport

Peter Laxter

George Rosener

Charles Ashton

Gordon Hart

Dr. Jacobs

Clarence Wilson

Mr. Shuster

Themes & keywords

trial

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Case of the Black Cat in United States?+

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

Is The Case of the Black Cat on Netflix?+

The Case of the Black Cat is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is The Case of the Black Cat?+

The Case of the Black Cat has a runtime of 1 hour 6 minutes (66 minutes).

Who stars in The Case of the Black Cat?+

The Case of the Black Cat stars Ricardo Cortez, June Travis, Jane Bryan, Craig Reynolds and Carlyle Moore Jr..

When did The Case of the Black Cat come out?+

The Case of the Black Cat is a 1936 movie directed by William C. McGann.

What genre is The Case of the Black Cat?+

The Case of the Black Cat is Crime and Mystery film.

Who directed The Case of the Black Cat?+

The Case of the Black Cat was directed by William C. McGann.