The Live Ghost

Name: The Live Ghost
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1934-12-08
Duration: 21 min
Rating: 7.2
Cast: Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Walter Long, Mae Busch, Charlie Hall

1934·Movie·NR·21 min·★ 7.2(40)

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Fish market workers Stan and Ollie are persuaded by a sea captain to shanghai a crew for him at the local bar for a dollar a head. Successful at first, the boys end up getting themselves shanghaied, and the crew vow revenge.

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About The Live Ghost

The Live Ghost is a 1934 English-language comedy film directed by Charley Rogers. The cast is led by Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Walter Long. It has a runtime of 0h 21m. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store.

The Live Ghost was produced by Hal Roach Studios and made in United States of America. It was released on December 8, 1934, and carries a NR certification.

Director: Charley Rogers
Release date: December 8, 1934
Original language: English
Age rating: NR
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Production: Hal Roach Studios

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The Live Ghost cast & crew

The Live Ghost was directed by Charley Rogers.

The cast features Stan Laurel as Stan, Oliver Hardy as Ollie, Walter Long as Captain, Mae Busch as Maisie the Vamp, Blonde Floozy, Charlie Hall as Sailor at Table (as Charles Hall) (uncredited), and Arthur Housman as Drunken sailor.

Behind the camera, it was produced by Hal Roach.

Is The Live Ghost worth watching?

At 0h 21m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy comedy, The Live Ghost is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch The Live Ghost

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