The Canary Comes Across
Synopsis
A prisoner with a good singing voice escapes, only to grow jealous when an opera singer who looks like him is delivered back to the prison and receives attention, especially from Ann, the warden's daughter who leads the prison glee club.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 26, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Will Jason
- Original Score
- David Snell
- Original Title
- The Canary Comes Across
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 21m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Will Jason
David Snell
Robert Pittack
Department Leadership Roster
Will Jason
Director
Robert Pittack
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Canary Comes Across
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Canary Comes Across about?
A prisoner with a good singing voice escapes, only to grow jealous when an opera singer who looks like him is delivered back to the prison and receives attention, especially from Ann, the warden's daughter who leads the prison glee club.
Who directed The Canary Comes Across?
The Canary Comes Across was directed by Will Jason.
Who stars in The Canary Comes Across?
The principal cast of The Canary Comes Across includes Erik Rhodes, Virginia Grey, Maurice Black, Oscar O'Shea, George Cooper.
When was The Canary Comes Across released and how long is it?
The Canary Comes Across was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 21m.
Who composed the musical score for The Canary Comes Across?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Canary Comes Across was composed by David Snell.