Hold That Ghost
“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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About Hold That Ghost
Hold That Ghost is a 1941 English-language comedy and horror film directed by Arthur Lubin. The cast is led by Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Richard Carlson. It has a runtime of 1h 26m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 100 ratings.
Hold That Ghost was produced by Universal Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on August 7, 1941, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Arthur Lubin
- Writers
- John Grant, Robert Lees, Frederic I. Rinaldo
- Release date
- August 7, 1941
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Universal Pictures
Hold That Ghost cast & crew
Hold That Ghost was directed by Arthur Lubin and written by John Grant, Robert Lees, and Frederic I. Rinaldo.
The cast features Bud Abbott as Chuck Murray, Lou Costello as Ferdinand Jones, Richard Carlson as Doctor Jackson, Joan Davis as Camille Brewster, Mischa Auer as Gregory, and Evelyn Ankers as Norma Lind.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Elwood Bredell and it was produced by Alex Gottlieb.
Is Hold That Ghost worth watching?
Hold That Ghost holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 74 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 1h 26m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy and horror, Hold That Ghost is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Hold That Ghost
Bud Abbott
Chuck Murray
Lou Costello
Ferdinand Jones
Richard Carlson
Doctor Jackson
Joan Davis
Camille Brewster
Mischa Auer
Gregory
Evelyn Ankers
Norma Lind
Marc Lawrence
Charlie Smith
Shemp Howard
Soda Jerk
Russell Hicks
Bannister
William B. Davidson
Moose Matson
Laverne Andrews
Laverne Andrews
Maxene Andrews
Maxene Andrews
Hold That Ghost — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Hold That Ghost in United States?
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▸What language is Hold That Ghost in?
Hold That Ghost is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Hold That Ghost?
Hold That Ghost runs 1 hours 26 minutes (86 minutes).
▸What is Hold That Ghost rated?
Hold That Ghost is rated NR. It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 74 ratings.
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