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The Cat and the Canary (1927)

1927 · Paul Leni · 87 min · United States of America · Edited by 1

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Relatives gather at a haunted mansion for a will reading where the sole heir is threatened by a clause that could disinherit her if she goes mad, all while a homicidal maniac escapes nearby.

A 1927 title built around clásicas, Grindhouse and haunted house. Directed by Paul Leni.

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The Cat and the Canary

Spanish: El legado tenebroso
French: La Volonté du mort
German: Spuk im Schloss
Italian: Il castello degli spettri
Portuguese: O Gato e o Canário
Chinese: 猫和金丝雀
Korean: 고양이와 카나리아

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