The White Cockatoo
Synopsis
In a spooky hotel on the coast of France, two bands of crooks are working independently of the other in an attempt to steal the inherited fortune of an American girl, Sue Tally. Along the way the heiress is kidnapped, three murders are committed, a girl appears in two places at once, mysterious persons roam about the old hotel at night and mysteriously disappear, and there is a hidden room without any doors.
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Top Cast
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Jean Muir
Sue Talley
Ricardo Cortez
Jim Sundean
Ruth Donnelly
Mrs. Byng
Minna Gombell
Grete Lovscheim
Walter Kingsford
Marcus Lovscheim
John Eldredge
Francis Talley
Gordon Westcott
Dr. Roberts
Addison Richards
David Lorn
Pauline Garon
Marianne
Arnaud de Bordes
Marcel
Ben Hewlett
Michael Stravsky
André Cheron
Commissaire of Police
Georges Renavent
Pierre
Noel Francis
Elise
Paul Panzer
The Chef (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 29, 1935
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 4, 2012
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alan Crosland
- Screenplay & Story
- Ben Markson, Lillie Hayward
- Original Title
- The White Cockatoo
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- The Vitaphone Corporation, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alan Crosland
Ben Markson, Lillie Hayward, Mignon G. Eberhart
Tony Gaudio
Clarence Kolster
Henry Blanke
Department Leadership Roster
Ben Markson
Screenplay
Alan Crosland
Director
Lillie Hayward
Screenplay
Clarence Kolster
Editor
Tony Gaudio
Director of Photography
Orry-Kelly
Costume Design
Henry Blanke
Producer
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The White Cockatoo
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The White Cockatoo about?
In a spooky hotel on the coast of France, two bands of crooks are working independently of the other in an attempt to steal the inherited fortune of an American girl, Sue Tally. Along the way the heiress is kidnapped, three murders are committed, a girl appears in two places at once, mysterious persons roam about the old hotel at night and mysteriously disappear, and there is a hidden room without any doors.
Who directed The White Cockatoo?
The White Cockatoo was directed by Alan Crosland.
Who stars in The White Cockatoo?
The principal cast of The White Cockatoo includes Jean Muir, Ricardo Cortez, Ruth Donnelly, Minna Gombell, Walter Kingsford.
When was The White Cockatoo released and how long is it?
The White Cockatoo was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.
Is The White Cockatoo based on a book or true story?
The White Cockatoo is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Mignon G. Eberhart".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The White Cockatoo?
The White Cockatoo holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).