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  • The Cat and the Canary (1927)
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    108 min | Comedy, Horror, Mystery
The Cat and the Canary (1927)
Passed
108 min | Comedy, Horror, Mystery

Relatives of an eccentric millionaire gather in his spooky mansion on the 20th anniversary of his death for the reading of his will.
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Director
Writers
John Willard (from the stage play by) | Robert F. Hill (adaptation) | Alfred A. Cohn (adaptation) (scenario) | Walter Anthony (titles) | Edward J. Montagne (story supervision)
Cinematographer
Gilbert Warrenton (photography)
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Release date
Sep 9, 1927 (United States)
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13 cast members
Name Known for
Laura La Plante
Annabelle West Annabelle West   See fewer
Creighton Hale
Paul Jones Paul Jones   See fewer
Forrest Stanley
Charles Wilder Charles Wilder   See fewer
Tully Marshall
Roger Crosby Roger Crosby   See fewer
Gertrude Astor
Cecily Young Cecily Young   See fewer
Flora Finch
Susan Sillsby Susan Sillsby   See fewer
Arthur Edmund Carewe
Harry Blythe (as Arthur Edmund Carew) Harry Blythe (as Arthur Edmund Carew)   See fewer
Martha Mattox
Mammy Pleasant Mammy Pleasant   See fewer
George Siegmann
The Guard The Guard   See fewer
Lucien Littlefield
Doctor Ira Lazar Doctor Ira Lazar   See fewer
Hal Craig
Policeman (uncredited) Policeman (uncredited)   See fewer
Billy Engle
Taxi Driver (uncredited) Taxi Driver (uncredited)   See fewer
Joe Murphy
Milkman (uncredited) Milkman (uncredited)   See fewer
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