The Cat and the Canary

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.

Tagline

“The mystery thriller of the stage filmed with new effects!”

Release Status

Released

Genres

Comedy, Horror, Mystery

Director

Paul Leni

Original Language

EN

What is The Cat and the Canary about?

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.

Who directed The Cat and the Canary?

The Cat and the Canary was directed by Paul Leni.

When was The Cat and the Canary released?

The Cat and the Canary was released on August 20, 1927.

How long is The Cat and the Canary?

The Cat and the Canary has a runtime of 1h 27m.

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