The Cat and the Canary (1939) – DVD – New – Region 1 core Alison Darcy

Alison Darcy

Originally planned as a television documentary (with the working title Get Back) to accompany a concert broadcast

Fleeing to her county home in Cornwall

Anne Bancroft

For a musical telecast this was way ahead of its time

The Cat and the Canary (1939) – DVD – New – Region 1 core Alison DarcyThe Cat and The Canary on DVD Ten years have passed since the death of millionaire, Cyrus Norman. Cosby, Cyrus' attorney, has gathered Cyrus' 6 remaining relatives to his New Orleans' mansion for Cyrus' "reading of the will". To the others disappointment, Joyce is the sole heir, but, due to a streak of insanity running in the family, a second will has been made in case Joyce falls victim to it. This puts Joyce in danger. Suddenly, Miss Lu, Cyrus'