As a play John Willard’s thriller was one of the biggest successes of the 1920s. As a film Paul
Leni’s 1927 adaptation is considered an authentic precursor of Universal’s horror cycle of the
Thirties. But as a radio play it’s hardly been on the map, with only two adaptations discovered to
date.
MOLLE MYSTERY THEATRE (WEAF, NEW YORK—NBC)
March 7, 1944“The Cat and the Canary”
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“…A mysterious will read at midnight, 20
years after the author’s death in a haunted house, will be the theme of
‘Cat and the Canary’…”]
February 26, 1955“The Cat and the Canary”
Victor Menzies (adapted from the stage play by John Willard).
Victor Menzies (producer).