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192787 minComedy, Horror, Mystery

The Cat and the Canary

Is The Cat and the Canary a Hit or Flop?

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Is The Cat and the Canary worth watching? With a rating of 6.9/10, this Comedy, Horror, Mystery film is a must-watch hit for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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The Cat and the Canary Synopsis

Rich old Cyrus West's relatives are waiting for him to die so they can inherit. But he stipulates that his will be read 20 years after his death. On the appointed day his expectant heirs arrive at his brooding mansion. The will is read and it turns out that Annabelle West, the only heir with his name left, inherits, if she is deemed sane. If she isn't, the money and some diamonds go to someone else, whose name is in a sealed envelope. Before he can reveal the identity of her successor to Annabelle, Mr. Crosby, the lawyer, disappears. The first in a series of mysterious events, some of which point to Annabelle in fact being unstable.

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Top Cast

Laura La Plante
Laura La PlanteAnnabelle West
Creighton Hale
Creighton HalePaul Jones
Forrest Stanley
Forrest StanleyCharles Wilder
Tully Marshall
Tully MarshallRoger Crosby
Gertrude Astor
Gertrude AstorCecily
Flora Finch
Flora FinchSusan
Arthur Edmund Carewe
Arthur Edmund CareweHarry
Martha Mattox
Martha MattoxMammy Pleasant
George Siegmann
George SiegmannThe Guard
Lucien Littlefield
Lucien LittlefieldIra Lazar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Cat and the Canary worth watching?

The Cat and the Canary has received mixed reviews with a 6.9/10 rating. It might be worth watching if you're a fan of Comedy, Horror, Mystery movies.

Is The Cat and the Canary hit or flop?

The Cat and the Canary has received average ratings (6.9/10), performing moderately with audiences.

What genre is The Cat and the Canary?

The Cat and the Canary is a Comedy, Horror, Mystery movie that Rich old Cyrus West's relatives are waiting for him to die so they can inherit. But he stipulates that his will be read 20 years after his death. On t...

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