The Cat and the Canary (1922)

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:film
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_Cat_and_the_Canary_(1940)
gptkb:The_Cat_and_the_Canary_(2020)
gptkbp:awards gptkb:none
gptkbp:based_on play by John Willard
gptkbp:box_office $1 million
gptkbp:character_appearance gptkb:Mabel_E._Mc_Coy
gptkbp:cinematography gptkb:Hal_Mohr
gptkbp:country gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:critical_reception positive
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired future horror comedies
gptkbp:cultural_significance considered a classic of silent cinema
gptkbp:director gptkb:Paul_Leni
gptkbp:film_festival gptkb:none
gptkbp:film_score gptkb:original_score_by_George_A._Whiting
gptkbp:filmography gptkb:Edward_Dmytryk
gptkbp:follows gptkb:The_Cat_and_the_Canary_(1917)
gptkbp:genre gptkb:musical
gptkb:film
gptkbp:has_cameo gptkb:none
gptkbp:home_media_release gptkb:DJ
gptkb:film
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Cat and the Canary (1922)
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:musical
gptkb:film
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:German_Expressionism
theatrical traditions
silent film era aesthetics
gptkbp:is_available_on gptkb:streaming_platforms
video on demand
gptkbp:is_critical_for examined for its blend of horror and comedy
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:music_by gptkb:George_A._Whiting
gptkbp:notable_appearance the reveal of the killer
the comedic moments with the characters
the opening scene in the mansion
gptkbp:notable_for being one of the first horror comedies
gptkbp:precedes The Cat and the Canary (1939)
gptkbp:production_company gptkb:Universal_Pictures
gptkbp:release_date January 7, 1922
gptkbp:release_year gptkb:1922
gptkbp:remake gptkb:The_Cat_and_the_Canary_(2000)
gptkb:The_Cat_and_the_Canary_(1917)
gptkb:The_Cat_and_the_Canary_(1978)
The Cat and the Canary (1939)
gptkbp:runtime 70 minutes
gptkbp:screenplay_by gptkb:John_Willard
gptkbp:set_in gptkb:Charles_D._Hall
gptkbp:starring gptkb:Creighton_Hale
gptkb:Gertrude_Astor
gptkb:Laura_La_Plante
gptkb:Tully_Marshall