The Cat and the Canary is a short and sweet little whodunit with some comedy and horror splashed about. There are good performances all around here, but the real stars, of course, are Bob Hope being his funny self, and Paulette Goddard being as radiant as ever. As a fan of the horror/comedies and straight up horror from the 30s and 40s, this was right down my alley. Recommended!!!
Shout by PorterUkVIP 5BlockedParent2019-11-26T12:11:39Z
I first watched this film 20+ years ago as a teenager and I thought it was really well done and very funny.
Given it's always stood out in my mind, I sought a rewatch. And I am grateful I found it again.
Brilliant pacing, Bob Hope is hilarious and captivating. The self-mockery of his character to the plot is wonderful.
It wraps up a little quickly and it has a short running time - both likely due to limitations of the era. But it's a gem that has lasted 80 years.. so far!
A modern 8/10 giving respect to its age. 10/10 in 1939 I'd imagine.