The Cat Creeps
“Is this girl the "cat" or is she the "canary"?”
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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 10, 1930
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Willard, Rupert Julian
- Screenplay & Story
- John Willard, William Hurlbut, Gladys Lehman
- Original Title
- The Cat Creeps
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Willard, Rupert Julian
John Willard, William Hurlbut, Gladys Lehman
Department Leadership Roster
John Willard
Director
Rupert Julian
Director
William Hurlbut
Writer
Gladys Lehman
Writer
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.
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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 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 Creeps?
The Cat Creeps was directed by John Willard, Rupert Julian.
Who stars in The Cat Creeps?
The principal cast of The Cat Creeps includes Helen Twelvetrees, Raymond Hackett, Neil Hamilton, Lilyan Tashman, Jean Hersholt.
When was The Cat Creeps released and how long is it?
The Cat Creeps was released in 1930 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Cat Creeps?
The Cat Creeps holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).