I'm 57, & think there were close to 5 film versions...? The orig., the Bob Hope one, The Cat Creeps (negative burned & can't be seen anymore?), & the '78 one...& there might be one more. But the story did inspire an ep of The Bionic Woman & at least one Scooby-Doo ep, all w/a reading of the will, which has been done countless times since. It was a very successful play, apparently, & was revived in London a year or so ago to celebrate its 100-yr anniversary. Thanks for the behind-the-scenes news! 🙂
Yes! In addition to The Cat Creeps, which you correctly mentioned is lost, Universal simultaneously shot a Spanish version of The Cat Creeps called La Voluntad del Muerto, which starred Lupita Tovar. Unfortunately the Spanish version is lost now too.
Oh my how I love this movie! The other versions are good, but to me this one is the best! Paul Leni had such visual imagination! So sad that he died not long thereafter.
I enjoy this film a lot. I got the beautiful release by Eureka Entertainment. Absolutely stunning to watch this film on Blu Ray. Paul Leni is also one of the most underrated classic horror directors. He has such a unique visual style.
Wow, what a great piece! I didn't see C&tC until a couple of years ago. I was pleasantly surprised - as you indicate, it is a very dynamic, engaging film. What a treasure in your family's legacy. Kudos.
'The 1931, English Dracula'??? But that, was made in Hollywood. You meant; it's the 1931 'AMERICAN', Dracula. Gertrude Astor?? Any relation, to Mary?? I have this film, as part of my collection, but only seen it once. Also have, the 1939 version. Wasn't aware, of the 1978 version. Thanks, Carlotta😉!! And thank you, for turning this on, to the present generation👍!!!
Having watched these original version of the cat and the canary as well as the man who laughs and the last warning I think the director had a great sense of being able to both terrify as well as making an audience laugh at the horror the way James Whale would do in the old dark house The invisible Man and especially Bride of Frankenstein. I do know that when universal was wanting to do Dracula they had wanted to get him and Conrad Veidt back together to do it but sadly Leni passed away from blood poisoning and Veidt went back to Germany but this film is a great film very much an inspiration for Scooby-Doo in the fact that it's never genuine supernatural it's all criminals scaring people away for money
@@AntoniaCarlotta one thing I would be interested about seeing Chaney Sr as Dracula is how close to the novel would he make the character look. Would he have the white hair the white mustache maybe the hairy palms? Because that's how he did with the hunchback and the Phantom going back to the novel to look as close as possible to what the author imagined
The Cat and the Canary is a decent enough film, but a little too "silenty" for me to really love it. It just has too many of the cliche silent movie mystery tropes, and they're fun enough, but I definitely feel that The Old Dark House is the superior of the two films. The Man Who Laughs is definitely Paul Leni's better film, though it's a bit like comparing apples and oranges. The best part of The Last Warning is seeing the Phantom opera house set being used again 😆
Lovelovelove this film! Adore Laura Laplante, & Paul Leni was a fabulous director. I have Waxworks, & it's super! Just want more of these artists & this time period, that's for sure! 🎞
I'm 57, & think there were close to 5 film versions...? The orig., the Bob Hope one, The Cat Creeps (negative burned & can't be seen anymore?), & the '78 one...& there might be one more. But the story did inspire an ep of The Bionic Woman & at least one Scooby-Doo ep, all w/a reading of the will, which has been done countless times since. It was a very successful play, apparently, & was revived in London a year or so ago to celebrate its 100-yr anniversary. Thanks for the behind-the-scenes news! 🙂
Yes! In addition to The Cat Creeps, which you correctly mentioned is lost, Universal simultaneously shot a Spanish version of The Cat Creeps called La Voluntad del Muerto, which starred Lupita Tovar. Unfortunately the Spanish version is lost now too.
I never considered how direct a path it is from Cat and the Canary to Knives Out. It's true though. 10/10 fricheks
Oh my how I love this movie! The other versions are good, but to me this one is the best! Paul Leni had such visual imagination! So sad that he died not long thereafter.
I enjoy this film a lot. I got the beautiful release by Eureka Entertainment. Absolutely stunning to watch this film on Blu Ray. Paul Leni is also one of the most underrated classic horror directors. He has such a unique visual style.
Why does every film that is my favorite, it has to be a Universal Picture!
Coincidence🤔?? Answer: Quality😉…………
Great movie and a great review. The Cat and the Canary really delivers and I seriously recommend it.
I loved the Bob remake. First time watching the original. Thank you.
Wow, what a great piece! I didn't see C&tC until a couple of years ago. I was pleasantly surprised - as you indicate, it is a very dynamic, engaging film. What a treasure in your family's legacy. Kudos.
Fun listen as always Antonia! Keep it up :)
Oh, a chance to see this one on the big screen would be AMAZING!
Similar storyline to 'The Mystery of the 13th Guest' (1943).
'The 1931, English Dracula'??? But that, was made in Hollywood. You meant; it's the 1931 'AMERICAN', Dracula. Gertrude Astor?? Any relation, to Mary?? I have this film, as part of my collection, but only seen it once. Also have, the 1939 version. Wasn't aware, of the 1978 version. Thanks, Carlotta😉!! And thank you, for turning this on, to the present generation👍!!!
I meant "English-language Dracula" as opposed to the 1931 Spanish-language Dracula that was made at Universal at exactly the same time.
Having watched these original version of the cat and the canary as well as the man who laughs and the last warning I think the director had a great sense of being able to both terrify as well as making an audience laugh at the horror the way James Whale would do in the old dark house The invisible Man and especially Bride of Frankenstein. I do know that when universal was wanting to do Dracula they had wanted to get him and Conrad Veidt back together to do it but sadly Leni passed away from blood poisoning and Veidt went back to Germany but this film is a great film very much an inspiration for Scooby-Doo in the fact that it's never genuine supernatural it's all criminals scaring people away for money
I would love to see an alternate universe where Dracula stars Conrad Veidt directed by Paul Leni!
@@AntoniaCarlotta I absolutely agree or even an alternate version where Lon Chaney senior lived long enough to do it
@@jamesperkins4632 YES! How many Draculas is too many Draculas?
@@AntoniaCarlotta one thing I would be interested about seeing Chaney Sr as Dracula is how close to the novel would he make the character look. Would he have the white hair the white mustache maybe the hairy palms? Because that's how he did with the hunchback and the Phantom going back to the novel to look as close as possible to what the author imagined
The Cat and the Canary is a decent enough film, but a little too "silenty" for me to really love it. It just has too many of the cliche silent movie mystery tropes, and they're fun enough, but I definitely feel that The Old Dark House is the superior of the two films. The Man Who Laughs is definitely Paul Leni's better film, though it's a bit like comparing apples and oranges. The best part of The Last Warning is seeing the Phantom opera house set being used again 😆
It's a very clever movie, I watched it last night and the night before.
I wish the 1930 versions were found.
Lovelovelove this film! Adore Laura Laplante, & Paul Leni was a fabulous director. I have Waxworks, & it's super! Just want more of these artists & this time period, that's for sure! 🎞
Me too! I think this movie inspired me to go on a Laura Laplante deep dive. Maybe she'll be an upcoming video?
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Yes, please! 😊
Cool movie with a cool name...... Just like The Old Dark House