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The Cat and the Canary (1939)
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10 November 1939 (USA)
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Who is THE CAT? His movements soundless, his approach unnoticeable, his vengeance swift! Who will feel his horrible, hairy grasp next? more
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Ten years have passed since the death of millionaire, Cyrus Norman. Cosby, Cyrus' attorney, has gathered...
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Comedy and mystery in one fun filled package.
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Cast
(Credited cast)| Bob Hope | ... | Wally Campbell | |
| Paulette Goddard | ... | Joyce Norman | |
| John Beal | ... | Fred Blythe | |
| Douglass Montgomery | ... | Charles Wilder | |
| Gale Sondergaard | ... | Miss Lu | |
| Elizabeth Patterson | ... | Aunt Susan | |
| George Zucco | ... | Mr. Crosby, lawyer | |
| Nydia Westman | ... | Cicily | |
| John Wray | ... | Hendricks, guard | |
| George Regas | ... | Indian guide |
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72 min
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Mono (Western Electric Mirrophonic Recording)
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Do you believe people come back from the dead?
Wally Campbell: You mean like Republicans?
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Wally Campbell: You mean like Republicans?
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Referenced in Murder by Invitation (1941)
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By far the best version of this fun mystery that easily surpasses the 1979 remake. Succeeds as both comedy and mystery and is also one of Bob Hope's best roles, before being caught up in all the road films. My only regret is that it is not available in video or DVD.