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The Cat and the Canary (1939)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. Director:Elliott Nugent |
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Wally Campbell
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Joyce Norman
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John Beal | ... |
Fred Blythe
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Charles Wilder
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Miss Lu
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Elizabeth Patterson | ... |
Aunt Susan
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George Zucco | ... |
Mr. Crosby, lawyer
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Nydia Westman | ... |
Cicily
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John Wray | ... |
Hendricks, guard
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George Regas | ... |
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Ten years have passed since the death of millionaire, Cyrus Norman. Cosby, Cyrus' attorney, has gathered Cyrus' 6 remaining relatives to his New Orleans' mansion for Cyrus' "reading of the will". To the others disappointment, Joyce is the sole heir, but, due to a streak of insanity running in the family, a second will has been made in case Joyce falls victim to it. This puts Joyce in danger. Suddenly, Miss Lu, Cyrus' maid, appears and warns them that the spirits have told her that one of them will die that night. Following this, Hendrick, a prison guard, warns them that, "The Cat", a homicidal maniac has escaped. This sets up Cyrus' relatives with a night filled with murders, mysteries and intrigue. Written by Kelly
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Stalked by a wild, crawling thing...balked by a blind passage! Groping, desperately hoping for a way out! See more »Parents Guide:
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10 November 1939 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
El gato y el canario See more »Company Credits
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1.37 : 1
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Wally Campbell: I know, I know. When are you coming out of it?
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In the original Broadway play and the 1927 film, the dead man was named Cyrus West. In this version the dead man is named Cyrus Norman, possibly because Mae West was still making films at this time. See more »Quotes
Cicily: I'm psychic. I was in a trance once.Wally Campbell: I know, I know. When are you coming out of it?
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Oh my gosh, how scary is this film? I first saw it when I was about six, and I only remember the hand coming through the wall to strangle the woman in bed, and the body falling out of a cupboard. This was enough to make me stay away from cupboards and beds for many years to come! I saw it again recently and found it more comical this time around, especially Bob Hope's performance, but I'm still scared of cupboards!