Cat and the Canary (1927)

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I got this one because it was remade in the 70s and I want to compare the two.

This is a silent mystery about a young woman who must prove she is sane to inherit a fortune.

 The opening scene showed a man in the wheelchair being attacked by giant, clawing cats to symbolize his feelings of persecution.  That was amusing.

There was no set dressing to speak of. Just a sofa plunked in the middle of a room. Or a bed with no dresser or nightstand. Very odd.

The characters were profoundly naive but it was kind of charming. One of the more amazing choices the heroine made was to wear her inheritance, a diamond necklace, to bed.

conclusion: curiosity. worth watching for the historical value.

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