The Cat and the Canary
The Cat and the Canary (1939) is a comedy, directed by Elliott Nugent. It stars Bob Hope and Paulette Goddard. The 73-minute film holds an audience score of 6.9/10.
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What The Cat and the Canary Is About
The Cat and the Canary, the second film adaptation of John Willard's 1922 stage play, is credited as the film that made Bob Hope a genuine Hollywood star, while also winning Paulette Goddard a ten year Paramount contract. The pair worked so well together that Paramount reunited them the following year for another horror comedy, The Ghost Breakers. Hope's line, "I always joke when I'm scared, I kind of kid myself into being brave," is regarded by film historians as the founding statement of the wisecracking coward persona he would play for the rest of his career. Who it's for: anyone curious about the film that established Bob Hope's career long wisecracking coward persona and helped define the horror comedy formula. Who it's not for: viewers wanting a serious, humorless thriller.
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What is The Cat and the Canary about?
The Cat and the Canary, the second film adaptation of John Willard's 1922 stage play, is credited as the film that made Bob Hope a genuine Hollywood star, while also winning Paulette Goddard a ten year Paramount contract. The pair worked so well together that Paramount reunited them the following year for another horror comedy, The Ghost Breakers.
Where can I watch The Cat and the Canary?
The Cat and the Canary is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.
How long is The Cat and the Canary?
The Cat and the Canary runs for 73 minutes (1h 13m).
When did The Cat and the Canary come out?
The Cat and the Canary was released in 1939.
Who directed The Cat and the Canary?
The Cat and the Canary was directed by Elliott Nugent.
Who stars in The Cat and the Canary?
The Cat and the Canary stars Bob Hope, Paulette Goddard, John Beal, Douglass Montgomery.
What is The Cat and the Canary's rating?
The Cat and the Canary holds 7.1/10 on IMDb and 6.9/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 69 out of 100.
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