The Cat and the Canary
1927, English. Directed by Paul Leni.
The mystery thriller of the stage filmed with new effects!
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 24m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 89 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Cat and the Canary
The Cat and the Canary is streaming on Artiflix in India.
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Cast & crew
- Paul LeniDirector
- Laura La PlanteAnnabelle West
- Creighton HalePaul Jones
- Forrest StanleyCharles Wilder
- Tully MarshallRoger Crosby
- Gertrude AstorCecily
- Flora FinchSusan
- Arthur Edmund CareweHarry
- Martha MattoxMammy Pleasant
- George SiegmannThe Guard
- Lucien LittlefieldIra Lazar
- Hal CraigPoliceman (uncredited)
- Billy EngleTaxi Driver (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 20 August 1927
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Robert F. Hill, Alfred A. Cohn, Walter Anthony
- Box office
- $326K
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What The Cat and the Canary is based on
The Cat and the Canary is based on The Cat and the Canary, a 1927 play or musical by John Willard.
Play or musical · 1927
The Cat and the Canary
By John Willard
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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 89 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Cat and the Canary?
The Cat and the Canary runs 84 minutes (1h 24m).
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 is streaming on Artiflix in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Cat and the Canary?
If you liked The Cat and the Canary, try The Cat and the Canary, House of the Long Shadows, The Private Eyes.
Who directed The Cat and the Canary?
The Cat and the Canary (1927) was directed by Paul Leni and stars Laura La Plante, Creighton Hale, Forrest Stanley.
What is The Cat and the Canary based on?
The Cat and the Canary is based on The Cat and the Canary, a 1927 play or musical by John Willard.