The Cat and the Canary (1927): cast, story & where to watch
1927 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1927, The Cat and the Canary is a comedy, horror and mystery film directed by Paul Leni, running about 108 minutes.
What it’s 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’s in it. The Cat and the Canary stars Laura La Plante as Annabelle West, Creighton Hale as Paul Jones, Forrest Stanley as Charles Wilder and Tully Marshall as Roger Crosby, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Cat and the Canary has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and Screambox Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Cat and the Canary page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Cat and the Canary tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Cat and the Canary (1927)?
- In US, The Cat and the Canary is available to stream on MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and Screambox Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Cat and the Canary worth watching?
- The Cat and the Canary holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, horror and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Cat and the Canary?
- The Cat and the Canary stars Laura La Plante, Creighton Hale, Forrest Stanley, Tully Marshall and Gertrude Astor.
- When was The Cat and the Canary released?
- The Cat and the Canary was released in 1927, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.