The White Cockatoo (1935): cast, story & where to watch
1935 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1935, The White Cockatoo is a mystery film directed by Alan Crosland, running about 73 minutes. “Try to pick the killer, Try to pick the next victim!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In a spooky hotel on the coast of France, two bands of crooks are working independently of the other in an attempt to steal the inherited fortune of an American girl, Sue Tally. Along the way the heiress is kidnapped, three murders are committed, a girl appears in two places at once, mysterious persons roam about the old hotel at night and mysteriously disappear, and there is a hidden room without any doors.
Who’s in it. The White Cockatoo stars Jean Muir as Sue Talley, Ricardo Cortez as Jim Sundean, Ruth Donnelly as Mrs. Byng and Minna Gombell as Grete Lovscheim, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The White Cockatoo has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The White Cockatoo page.
If you liked it. Fans of The White Cockatoo tend to enjoy Se7en, Psycho, Rear Window and Oldboy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The White Cockatoo (1935)?
- In US, The White Cockatoo is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The White Cockatoo worth watching?
- The White Cockatoo holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The White Cockatoo?
- The White Cockatoo stars Jean Muir, Ricardo Cortez, Ruth Donnelly, Minna Gombell and Walter Kingsford.
- When was The White Cockatoo released?
- The White Cockatoo was released in 1935, with a runtime of about 73 minutes.