The Cat Creeps
“It will scare you out of your skin!”
Synopsis
A black cat is suspected of being possessed by the spirit of a elderly murdered woman.
Top Cast
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Noah Beery Jr.
Pidge 'Flash' Laurie
Lois Collier
Gay Elliot
Paul Kelly
Ken Grady
Frederick Brady
Terry Patrick Francis Osfield Omal Vaney Nichols II
Douglass Dumbrille
Tom McGalvey
Rose Hobart
Connie Palmer
Jonathan Hale
Walter Elliott
Iris Lancaster
Kyra Goran (as Iris Clive)
Vera Lewis
Cora Williams
William B. Davidson
James Walsh
Arthur Loft
Sampler-Publisher
Jerry Jerome
Politch-Reporter
Smokey
The Cat (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 17, 1946
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Erle C. Kenton
- Screenplay & Story
- Jerry Warner, Edward Dein
- Original Score
- William Lava, Eric Zeisl, Dimitri Tiomkin, Hans J. Salter, Paul Sawtell
- Original Title
- The Cat Creeps
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Erle C. Kenton
Jerry Warner, Edward Dein, Gerald Geraghty
William Lava, Eric Zeisl, Dimitri Tiomkin, Hans J. Salter, Paul Sawtell
George Robinson
Russell F. Schoengarth
Howard Welsch
Department Leadership Roster
Erle C. Kenton
Director
George Robinson
Director of Photography
Russell F. Schoengarth
Editor
Jerry Warner
Screenplay
Edward Dein
Screenplay
Paul Sawtell
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Cat Creeps.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Cat Creeps
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Cat Creeps about?
A black cat is suspected of being possessed by the spirit of a elderly murdered woman.
Who directed The Cat Creeps?
The Cat Creeps was directed by Erle C. Kenton.
Who stars in The Cat Creeps?
The principal cast of The Cat Creeps includes Noah Beery Jr., Lois Collier, Paul Kelly, Frederick Brady, Douglass Dumbrille.
When was The Cat Creeps released and how long is it?
The Cat Creeps was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 58m.
Who composed the musical score for The Cat Creeps?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Cat Creeps was composed by William Lava, Eric Zeisl, Dimitri Tiomkin, Hans J. Salter, Paul Sawtell.