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Still from The Cat Creeps — The Cat Creeps (1946) — Erle C. KentonPhotographed by George Robinson

Poster for The Cat Creeps

Erle C. Kenton

The Cat Creeps

English / 1946 / 58m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Letterboxd: 2.73/5·1.5K ratings·515 reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

A black cat is suspected of being possessed by the spirit of a elderly murdered woman.

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Position 2

Credits

Crew

DirectorErle C. Kenton

WriterEdward Dein, Jerry Warner

CinematographerGeorge Robinson

ComposerEric Zeisl, Dimitri Tiomkin, Hans J. Salter, William Lava,

EditorRussell F. Schoengarth

Cast

Noah Beery Jr.as Pidge 'Flash' Laurie

Lois Collieras Gay Elliot

Paul Kellyas Ken Grady

Frederick Bradyas Terry Patrick Francis Osfield Omal Vaney Nichols II

Douglass Dumbrilleas Tom McGalvey

Rose Hobartas Connie Palmer

Jonathan Haleas Walter Elliott

Iris Lancasteras Kyra Goran (as Iris Clive)

Vera Lewisas Cora Williams

William B. Davidsonas James Walsh

Arthur Loftas Sampler-Publisher

Jerry Jeromeas Politch-Reporter

Smokeyas The Cat (uncredited)

The Cat Creeps (1946) | Criteria