The Cat and the Canary
1939, English. Directed by Elliott Nugent.
A CHILL-AND-CHUCKLE CHASE!...A FORTUNE AT STAKE AND A MONSTER AT LARGE!
A group of potential heirs gather in a forbidding old house to learn which of them will inherit a fortune. Later, they learn that a flesh-rending maniac is loose.
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 91 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Cat and the Canary
The Cat and the Canary isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Elliott NugentDirector
- Bob HopeWally Campbell
- Paulette GoddardJoyce Norman
- John BealFred Blythe
- Douglass MontgomeryCharles Wilder
- Gale SondergaardMiss Lu
- Elizabeth PattersonAunt Susan
- Nydia WestmanCicily
- George ZuccoLawyer Crosby
- John WrayHendricks
- George RegasIndian Guide
- Milton KibbeeReporter
- Charles LaneReporter
Details
- Released
- 27 October 1939
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Lynn Starling, Walter DeLeon
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What The Cat and the Canary is based on
The Cat and the Canary is adapted from a play or musical.
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The Cat and the Canary: quick answers
Is The Cat and the Canary worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 91 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Cat and the Canary?
The Cat and the Canary runs 73 minutes (1h 13m).
Does The Cat and the Canary have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Cat and the Canary. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Cat and the Canary parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Cat and the Canary yet.
Which OTT platform is The Cat and the Canary on?
The Cat and the Canary isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Cat and the Canary?
If you liked The Cat and the Canary, try The Old Dark House, The Private Eyes, Tales of Terror.
Who directed The Cat and the Canary?
The Cat and the Canary (1939) was directed by Elliott Nugent and stars Bob Hope, Paulette Goddard, John Beal.
What is The Cat and the Canary based on?
The Cat and the Canary is adapted from a play or musical.