The Cat and the Canary
“A CHILL-AND-CHUCKLE CHASE!...A FORTUNE AT STAKE AND A MONSTER AT LARGE!”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Original 1939 TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-10-16
Top Cast
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Bob Hope
Wally Campbell
Paulette Goddard
Joyce Norman
John Beal
Fred Blythe
Douglass Montgomery
Charles Wilder
Gale Sondergaard
Miss Lu
Elizabeth Patterson
Aunt Susan
Nydia Westman
Cicily
George Zucco
Lawyer Crosby
John Wray
Hendricks
George Regas
Indian Guide
Milton Kibbee
Reporter
Charles Lane
Reporter
Frank Melton
Reporter
Nick Thompson
Indian Guide
Chief Thundercloud
Indian Guide
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 10, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 26, 2025
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Elliott Nugent
- Screenplay & Story
- Lynn Starling, Walter DeLeon
- Original Score
- Ernst Toch
- Original Title
- The Cat and the Canary
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Elliott Nugent
Lynn Starling, Walter DeLeon, John Willard
Ernst Toch
Charles Lang
Archie Marshek
Arthur Hornblow Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Arthur Hornblow Jr.
Producer
Elliott Nugent
Director
Archie Marshek
Editor
Edith Head
Costume Design
Charles Lang
Director of Photography
Ernst Toch
Original Music Composer
Lynn Starling
Screenplay
Walter DeLeon
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Cat and the Canary
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What is The Cat and the Canary about?
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.
Who directed The Cat and the Canary?
The Cat and the Canary was directed by Elliott Nugent.
Who stars in The Cat and the Canary?
The principal cast of The Cat and the Canary includes Bob Hope, Paulette Goddard, John Beal, Douglass Montgomery, Gale Sondergaard.
When was The Cat and the Canary released and how long is it?
The Cat and the Canary was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.
Who composed the musical score for The Cat and the Canary?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Cat and the Canary was composed by Ernst Toch.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Cat and the Canary?
The Cat and the Canary holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).