The Canary Comes Across
1938, English. Directed by Will Jason.
A prisoner with a good singing voice escapes, only to grow jealous when an opera singer who looks like him is delivered back to the prison and receives attention, especially from Ann, the warden's daughter who leads the prison glee club.
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- 0h 21m
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- English
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- 26 January 1938
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The Canary Comes Across runs 21 minutes (0h 21m).
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The Canary Comes Across isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 26 January 1938. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Canary Comes Across?
If you liked The Canary Comes Across, try Jailhouse Rock, A Cinderella Story: If the Shoe Fits, Honey: Rise Up and Dance.
Who directed The Canary Comes Across?
The Canary Comes Across (1938) was directed by Will Jason and stars Erik Rhodes, Virginia Grey, Maurice Black.