The Black Cat
1941, English. Directed by Albert S. Rogell.
Even Ladd is scared!
Greedy heirs wait in a mansion for a rich cat lover to die, only to learn her cats come first.
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 45 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Black Cat
The Black Cat isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Albert S. RogellDirector
- Basil RathboneMontague Hartley
- Hugh HerbertMr. Penny
- Broderick CrawfordHubert A. Gilmore 'Gil' Smith
- Bela LugosiEduardo Vidos
- Anne GwynneElaine Winslow
- Gladys CooperMyrna Hartley
- Gale SondergaardAbigail Doone
- Cecilia LoftusHenrietta Winslow
- Claire DoddMargaret Gordon
- John EldredgeStanley Borden
- Alan LaddRichard Hartley
- Erville AldersonDoctor Williams (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 2 May 1941
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Robert Lees, Robert Neville, Eric Taylor
- Budget
- $178K
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The Black Cat: quick answers
Is The Black Cat worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 45 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Black Cat?
The Black Cat runs 70 minutes (1h 10m).
Does The Black Cat have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Black Cat. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Black Cat parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Black Cat is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Black Cat on?
The Black Cat isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Black Cat?
If you liked The Black Cat, try Horror Island, Who Done It?, The Cat and the Canary.
Who directed The Black Cat?
The Black Cat (1941) was directed by Albert S. Rogell and stars Basil Rathbone, Hugh Herbert, Broderick Crawford.