The Case of the Black Parrot
“CABINET OF DEATH! Each secret compartment carried the names of one doom...to DIE!”
Synopsis
Sandy Vantine and her uncle, Paul Vantine, return from Europe with an antique cabinet purchased during their trip. Jim Moore, a reporter who had met Sandy and fallen for her during the voyage, suspects something odd about the cabinet. His suspicions are confirmed when people who have touched the cabinet mysteriously die. Jim and Sandy set out to solve the mystery before anyone else can become a victim.
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William Lundigan
Jim Moore
Maris Wrixon
Sandy Vantine
Eddie Foy Jr.
Tripod Daniels
Paul Cavanagh
Max Armand
Luli Deste
Madame de Charriere
Charles Waldron
Paul Vantine
Joseph Crehan
Inspector Grady
Emory Parnell
Simmonds
Phyllis Barry
Julia
Cyril Thornton
Rogers
Leyland Hodgson
Parks
Ernie Stanton
Colonel Piggott
Cliff Saum
Morel
Kenneth Harlan
Ship's Officer (uncredited)
William Hopper
Ship's Second Mate (uncredited)
Jack Mower
Steamship Company Manager (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 9, 1941
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Noel M. Smith
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert E. Kent
- Original Score
- Bernhard Kaun
- Original Title
- The Case of the Black Parrot
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Noel M. Smith
Robert E. Kent
Bernhard Kaun
Ted D. McCord
Thomas Pratt
Department Leadership Roster
Thomas Pratt
Editor
Robert E. Kent
Screenplay
Noel M. Smith
Director
Ted D. McCord
Director of Photography
Bernhard Kaun
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Case of the Black Parrot
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What is The Case of the Black Parrot about?
Sandy Vantine and her uncle, Paul Vantine, return from Europe with an antique cabinet purchased during their trip. Jim Moore, a reporter who had met Sandy and fallen for her during the voyage, suspects something odd about the cabinet. His suspicions are confirmed when people who have touched the cabinet mysteriously die. Jim and Sandy set out to solve the mystery before anyone else can become a victim.
Who directed The Case of the Black Parrot?
The Case of the Black Parrot was directed by Noel M. Smith.
Who stars in The Case of the Black Parrot?
The principal cast of The Case of the Black Parrot includes William Lundigan, Maris Wrixon, Eddie Foy Jr., Paul Cavanagh, Luli Deste.
When was The Case of the Black Parrot released and how long is it?
The Case of the Black Parrot was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for The Case of the Black Parrot?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Case of the Black Parrot was composed by Bernhard Kaun.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Case of the Black Parrot?
The Case of the Black Parrot holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).