Ten years have passed since the death of millionaire, Cyrus Norman. Cosby, Cyrus’ attorney, has gathered Cyrus’ 6 remaining relatives to his New Orleans’ mansion for Cyrus’ “reading of the will”. To the others disappointment, Joyce is the sole heir, but, due to a streak of insanity running in the family, a second will has been made in case Joyce falls victim to it. This puts Joyce in danger. Suddenly, Miss Lu, Cyrus’ maid, appears and warns them that the spirits have told her that one of them will die that night. Following this, Hendrick, a prison guard, warns them that, “The Cat”, a homicidal maniac has escaped. This sets up Cyrus’ relatives with a night filled with murders, mysteries and intrigue.
Bob Hope演的角色简直是玩密室逃脱的最佳伙伴人选，太给人安全感了（还有幽默感）
完全不恐怖，也没觉得很好笑，Gale Sondergaard真是个有特色的演员。
翻拍的长处与短处 Cast：Gale Sondergaard；Paulette Goddard；Douglass Montgomery
隐约记得看过默片版本。这个十年后的有声版本走弱在两点。一、声音引入虽然增加了一些画外意外声响的惊悚效果，却无法弥补密集话痨对幽闭恐怖氛围的削弱。二、喜剧捆绑男配算是收放自如的节奏调剂，可加在男主身上将是野马脱缰无法自控的风格灾难。享有唯一被以艺人冠名军舰殊荣的鲍勃霍普，几近男主！
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