The Cat and the Canary
“The mystery thriller of the stage filmed with new effects!”
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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Masters of Cinema TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-01-25
Top Cast
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Laura La Plante
Annabelle West
Creighton Hale
Paul Jones
Forrest Stanley
Charles Wilder
Tully Marshall
Roger Crosby
Gertrude Astor
Cecily
Flora Finch
Susan
Arthur Edmund Carewe
Harry
Martha Mattox
Mammy Pleasant
George Siegmann
The Guard
Lucien Littlefield
Ira Lazar
Hal Craig
Policeman (uncredited)
Billy Engle
Taxi Driver (uncredited)
Joe Murphy
Milkman (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Detroit, Michigan
Festival / Special Debut
September 9, 1927
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 15, 2024
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$326K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Leni
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert F. Hill, Alfred A. Cohn
- Original Score
- Hugo Riesenfeld
- Original Title
- The Cat and the Canary
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Worldwide Gross
- $326K
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Leni
Robert F. Hill, Alfred A. Cohn, Walter Anthony, John Willard, Edward J. Montagne
Hugo Riesenfeld
Gilbert Warrenton
Martin G. Cohn
Paul Kohner
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Leni
Director
Gilbert Warrenton
Director of Photography
Hugo Riesenfeld
Original Music Composer
Martin G. Cohn
Editor
Paul Kohner
Producer
Walter Anthony
Writer
Robert F. Hill
Screenplay
Alfred A. Cohn
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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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 Paul Leni.
Who stars in The Cat and the Canary?
The principal cast of The Cat and the Canary includes Laura La Plante, Creighton Hale, Forrest Stanley, Tully Marshall, Gertrude Astor.
When was The Cat and the Canary released and how long is it?
The Cat and the Canary was released in 1927 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
How much did The Cat and the Canary make at the box office?
The Cat and the Canary grossed $326K in worldwide ticket sales.
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 Hugo Riesenfeld.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Cat and the Canary?
The Cat and the Canary holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).