Movie guide
The Cat and the Canary (1939): movie guide
The Cat and the Canary (1939) is a Comedy, Horror, Mystery running about 73 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 6.9/10 from 91 votes. Notable cast includes Bob Hope, Paulette Goddard, John Beal, Douglass Montgomery. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1939-10-27
- Runtime: 73 min
- TMDB: 6.9/10
- Genres: Comedy, Horror, Mystery
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1939-10-27
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What is The Cat and the Canary about?
A group of potential heirs gather in a forbidding old house to learn which of them will inherit a fortune. Later, they learn that a flesh-rending maniac is loose.
Cast highlights
The Cat and the Canary features Bob Hope, Paulette Goddard, John Beal, Douglass Montgomery, Gale Sondergaard, Elizabeth Patterson. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1939-10-27. Runtime: 73 minutes. TMDB score: 6.9/10 (91 votes). Genres: Comedy, Horror, Mystery. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is The Cat and the Canary?
- The Cat and the Canary is listed as Comedy, Horror, Mystery on TMDB.
- How long is The Cat and the Canary?
- The Cat and the Canary runs about 73 minutes.
- Who stars in The Cat and the Canary?
- Cast highlights include Bob Hope, Paulette Goddard, John Beal, Douglass Montgomery, Gale Sondergaard, Elizabeth Patterson.
- Does Cinema Box stream The Cat and the Canary?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
- Where can I track The Cat and the Canary?
- Open the The Cat and the Canary page on cinemabox.app or install the official Cinema Box Android app from Google Play for watchlists and discovery tools.
