When an eccentric family meets in their uncle's remote, decaying mansion on the tenth anniversary of his death for the reading of his will, murder and madness follow.
Where to Watch The Cat and the Canary
- willyboy68September 2, 2026Classic Bob Hope. A murder mystery with comedic remarks tossed in. Worth a watch.
- DadsNovember 19, 2025Bob Hope classic, thrilling, and funny. Excellent cast, smart and witty.
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The Cat and the Canary was released on November 10, 1939.
The Cat and the Canary was directed by Elliott Nugent.
The Cat and the Canary has a runtime of 73m.
The Cat and the Canary was produced by Arthur Hornblow Jr..
When an eccentric family meets in their uncle's remote, decaying mansion on the tenth anniversary of his death for the reading of his will, murder and madness follow.
The key characters in The Cat and the Canary are Wally Campbell (Bob Hope), Joyce Norman (Paulette Goddard), Fred Blythe (John Beal).
The Cat and the Canary is rated Approved.
The Cat and the Canary is a Comedy, Horror, Mystery film.
The Cat and the Canary has an audience rating of 7.2 out of 10.