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The Canary Comes Across

The Canary Comes Across

A prisoner with a good singing voice escapes, only to grow jealous when an opera singer who looks like him is delivered back to the prison and receives attention, especially from Ann, the warden's daughter who leads the prison glee club.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The Canary Comes Across
  • Genres: Music
  • Release Date: 1938-01-26
  • Runtime: 21 minutes
  • Rating: 3.5/10 (2 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 4.2093
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Erik Rhodes

Erik Rhodes

as Canary Dillon

Virginia Grey

Virginia Grey

as Ann Clayton

Maurice Black

Maurice Black

as Scarpuss

Oscar O'Shea

Oscar O'Shea

as Warden Clayton

George Cooper

George Cooper

as Dutch (uncredited)

Lester Dorr

Lester Dorr

as Convict (uncredited)

George Guhl

George Guhl

as Prison Gate Guard (uncredited)

Constantine Romanoff

Constantine Romanoff

as Convict (uncredited)

External Links

Keywords

prison escapesingeropera singerescaped prisonersinging competitionglee clubshort film

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Canary Comes Across?

The Canary Comes Across is a Music movie directed by . It was released on 1938-01-26.

Who are the main actors in The Canary Comes Across?

The main cast includes Erik Rhodes, Virginia Grey, Maurice Black, Oscar O'Shea, George Cooper, .

Where can I watch The Canary Comes Across online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Canary Comes Across is available.

Is The Canary Comes Across based on a true story?

No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.

What is the IMDb rating of The Canary Comes Across?

The Canary Comes Across has an IMDb rating of 3.5/10 based on 2 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Canary Comes Across?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Canary Comes Across?

The soundtrack was composed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Canary Comes Across filmed?

The Canary Comes Across was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Canary Comes Across?

The total runtime of The Canary Comes Across is 21 minutes.

Is The Canary Comes Across suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Canary Comes Across?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Canary Comes Across.

Does The Canary Comes Across have a post-credit scene?

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