The Cat and the Canary (1927) 

"The Cat and the Canary" (1927), a landmark silent horror-comedy film directed by Paul Leni, a group of potential heirs gathers at a spooky mansion to hear the reading of a will. However, they soon find themselves trapped in the house with a murderer on the loose. As the night progresses, secrets are revealed, and the tension mounts in this atmospheric thriller filled with suspense and humor.
This influential film not only entertained audiences of its time but also laid the groundwork for the horror-comedy genre that would follow, setting a precedent for future filmmakers to blend scares with laughter in a single cinematic experience.
Cast:
Laura La Plante as Annabelle West
Creighton Hale as Paul Jones
Forrest Stanley as Charles "Charlie" Wilder
Tully Marshall as Roger Crosby
Gertrude Astor as Cecily Young
Flora Finch as Mammy Pleasant
Arthur Edmund Carewe as Dr. David Trent
Martha Mattox as Miss Lu
Lucien Littlefield as Crosby's secretary
Legal Note: "The Cat and the Canary" (1927) is in the public domain, meaning it can be freely used and distributed without copyright restrictions.
Enjoy the scares and laughter without worrying about any legal claws! 🐾🎥