The Cat and the Canary
1927
⭐6.9(86 votes)
1h 27m
ComedyHorrorMystery
Overview
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.
About The Cat and the Canary
The Cat and the Canary (1927) is a Comedy, Horror, Mystery film that follows 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. Currently, you can watch The Cat and the Canary on MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, Screambox Amazon Channel, Amazon Video. Streaming availability may vary by country and platform over time. It has a user rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 86 votes. Fans of comedy movies may also want to explore similar titles below.
