The Black Cat
"Even Ladd is scared!"
Originally released in 1941. The Black Cat is a comedy/horror film. directed by Albert S. Rogell. At just 70 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Basil Rathbone, Hugh Herbert, and Broderick Crawford
Synopsis
Greedy heirs wait in a mansion for a rich cat lover to die, only to learn her cats come first.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 2, 1941
84 years ago
Runtime
1h 10m
70 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (41 votes)
Budget
$178K
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Basil Rathbone
as Montague Hartley
Hugh Herbert
as Mr. Penny
Broderick Crawford
as Hubert A. Gilmore 'Gil' Smith
Bela Lugosi
as Eduardo Vidos
Anne Gwynne
as Elaine Winslow
Gladys Cooper
as Myrna Hartley
Gale Sondergaard
as Abigail Doone
Cecilia Loftus
as Henrietta Winslow
Alan Ladd
as Richard Hartley
Claire Dodd
as Margaret Gordon
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $178,000
Production Companies
- Universal Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Black Cat about?
Greedy heirs wait in a mansion for a rich cat lover to die, only to learn her cats come first.
Who directed The Black Cat?
The Black Cat was directed by Albert S. Rogell.
How long is The Black Cat?
The Black Cat has a runtime of 1 hours and 10 minutes (70 minutes total).
When was The Black Cat released?
The Black Cat was released on May 2, 1941 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Black Cat?
The main cast of The Black Cat includes Basil Rathbone, Hugh Herbert, Broderick Crawford, Bela Lugosi, Anne Gwynne.