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The Cat and the Canary

Name: The Cat and the Canary
Director: Paul Leni
Released: 1927
Rating: 7.1
Cast: Lucien Littlefield, Forrest Stanley, Creighton Hale, Gertrude Astor, Laura La Plante

1927Paul LeniIMDb: 7.1/10

Synopsis

Relatives of an eccentric millionaire gather in his spooky mansion on the 20th anniversary of his death for the reading of his will..

Director

Paul Leni

Cast

Joe Murphy

Tully Marshall

George Siegmann

Lucien Littlefield

Editor's Choice Analysis

The Cat and the Canary Review: Is This Silent Horror-Comedy Still a Thrill?

Is Paul Leni's 1927 silent classic, The Cat and the Canary, worth watching today? Short answer: yes, but with a few crucial caveats that define its unique appeal and its occasional missteps for modern audiences. This film is an essential piece of cinematic history, a foundational text for the horror-comedy genre, and a...

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#319Archive Rank#474

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The Cat and the Canary FAQ

The movie The Cat and the Canary was directed by Paul Leni.

The Cat and the Canary was released in the year 1927.

The Cat and the Canary has an IMDb rating of 7.1 out of 10.

The Cat and the Canary is a movie from United States.

The Cat and the Canary is categorised as Horror, Mystery, Thriller, Comedy in the cult cinema archive at Dbcult.

The Cat and the Canary features Joe Murphy, Tully Marshall, George Siegmann, Lucien Littlefield.

The screenplay for The Cat and the Canary was written by Robert F. Hill, Edward J. Montagne, Edward J. Montaigne.

If you enjoy The Cat and the Canary, you might also like An Amateur Devil (1920), A Fitting Gift (1920), Prima Vera (1917), The Amazing Quest of Mr. Ernest Bliss (1920).

Yes, The Cat and the Canary (1927) is featured in the Dbcult archive as a curated cult cinema title, known for its Horror and Mystery qualities.