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Hold That Ghost

6.8NR

MovieComedy, Horror19411h 26m

Here's That ALL-AMERICAN LAUGH TEAM!

Two bumbling service station attendants are left as the sole beneficiaries in a gangster's will. Their trip to claim their fortune is sidetracked when they are stranded in a haunted house along with several other strangers.

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Two bumbling service station attendants are left as the sole beneficiaries in a gangster's will. Their trip to claim their fortune is sidetracked when they are stranded in a haunted house along with several other strangers.

Directed by
Arthur Lubin
Written by
Robert Lees, Frederic I. Rinaldo, John Grant
Genres
Comedy, Horror
Released
August 7, 1941
Runtime
1h 26m
Status
Released
Language
English
Countries
United States of America
Studios
Universal Pictures
  • Bud AbbottChuck Murray
  • Lou CostelloFerdinand Jones
  • Richard CarlsonDoctor Jackson
  • Joan DavisCamille Brewster
  • Mischa AuerGregory
  • Evelyn AnkersNorma Lind
  • Marc LawrenceCharlie Smith
  • Shemp HowardSoda Jerk
  • Russell HicksBannister
  • William B. DavidsonMoose Matson
  • Laverne AndrewsLaverne Andrews
  • Maxene AndrewsMaxene Andrews
  • Patty AndrewsPatty Andrews
  • TTed LewisTed Lewis
  • Bobby BarberWaiter (uncredited)
  • Brooks BenedictMaitre d' (uncredited)
  • JJeanne BlanchePretty Girl (uncredited)
  • RRalph BrooksNightclub Patron (uncredited)
  • Spencer ChartersStorekeeper (uncredited)
  • MMadge CraneMrs. Giltedge (uncredited)
  • John Chard★ 8May 23, 2016
    Look, from now on, keep one eye on that candle, another eye on that one, and with the other eye watch me! Hold That Ghost is directed by Arthur Lubin and collectively written by Robert Lees, Frederic Rinaldo & John Grant. It stars Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Richard Carlson, Joan Davis, Mischa Auer, Evelyn Ankers, and Marc Lawrence. Music is by Hans J. Salter and cinematography by Elwood Bredell. This is the four…Read more

    Look, from now on, keep one eye on that candle, another eye on that one, and with the other eye watch me! Hold That Ghost is directed by Arthur Lubin and collectively written by Robert Lees, Frederic Rinaldo & John Grant. It stars Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Richard Carlson, Joan Davis, Mischa Auer, Evelyn Ankers, and Marc Lawrence. Music is by Hans J. Salter and cinematography by Elwood Bredell. This is the fourth film from Abbott and Costello and finds the boys back on form after a dip in quality with their previous film, In the Navy. Here they play a couple of inept gas station workers who through a bizarre coincidence inherit a gangster's will. This pitches them up at a haunted house, where strangers are in their midst and a host of spooky goings on gets in the way of finding a hidden stash of cash. One of their better efforts for sure, the gags fly off the tongues and the skits are still fresh and exciting. Strong support also helps the flow of things, while musical relief from the zaniness comes via the Andrews Sisters. Well constructed all round really, just keep your eyes on those candles for us! 8/10

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