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The Cat and the Canary is a 1939 American southern gothic horror comedy film directed by Elliott Nugent starring Bob Hope and Paulette Goddard. It is a remake of the 1927 silent film The Cat and the Canary , which was based on the 1922 play of the same name by John Willard .
- Paramount Pictures
- Arthur Hornblow Jr.
A classic film starring Bob Hope and Paulette Goddard as a couple who inherit a fortune and face a homicidal maniac in a spooky mansion. Watch the trailer, see photos, read reviews and trivia, and find out more about the cast and crew of this 1939 thriller.
- Elliott Nugent
- 76
- 4 min
THE CAT AND THE CANARY is a classic horror comedy released in 1939. The film follows the story of Joyce Norman, played by Paulette Goddard, who inherits a mansion from her eccentric uncle.
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- Elliott Nugent
- Mystery & Thriller, Comedy
- Bob Hope
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TRAILER. Watchlist. The relatives of Cyrus West gather at his estate on the 20th anniversary of his death to hear the reading of his will. Annabelle West (Laura La Plante) is named the heir to ...
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- Mystery & Thriller, Comedy
The Cat and the Canary. Summaries. When an eccentric family meets in their uncle's remote, decaying mansion on the tenth anniversary of his death for the reading of his will, murder and madness follow. Ten years have passed since the death of millionaire, Cyrus Norman.