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16 July 1937 (USA) moreTagline:
90 ROARING MINUTES OF LAUGHS! (original 11x14 title lobby card) morePlot:
A fun-loving couple, finding that they died and are now ghosts, decide to shake up the stuffy lifestyle of a friend of theirs. full summary | full synopsisAwards:
Nominated for 2 Oscars. moreNewsDesk:
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Full Programme announced for the 2009 London Film Festival
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Great film that set the standard for all supernatural comedies to follow more (33 total)Cast
(Complete credited cast)| Constance Bennett | ... | Marion Kerby | |
| Cary Grant | ... | George Kerby | |
| Roland Young | ... | Cosmo Topper | |
| Billie Burke | ... | Mrs. Clara Topper | |
| Alan Mowbray | ... | Wilkins | |
| Eugene Pallette | ... | Casey | |
| Arthur Lake | ... | Elevator Boy | |
| Hedda Hopper | ... | Mrs. Grace Stuyvesant | |
| Virginia Sale | ... | Miss Johnson | |
| Theodore von Eltz | ... | Hotel Manager | |
| J. Farrell MacDonald | ... | Policeman (as J. Farrell McDonald) | |
| Elaine Shepard | ... | Secretary | |
| Doodles Weaver | ... | Rustic | |
| Si Jenks | ... | Rustic | |
| Three Hits and a Miss | ... | Themselves - Vocal Quartette |
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97 minCountry:
USALanguage:
EnglishColor:
Black and WhiteAspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Mono (Western Electric Mirrophonic Recording)Certification:
USA:Approved (PCA #3272) | USA:Passed (National Board of Review) | USA:TV-G (TV rating) | Finland:K-16 | Germany:o.Al.Filming Locations:
Bullock's Wilshire Department Store - 3050 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, California, USAFun Stuff
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This was the first black & white film to be "colorized" in 1985. moreSoundtrack:
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Influential box office hit finds a couple of free spirited, newly deceased ghosts inspiring a dull banker to live life to the fullest. The simple, straightforward story is given a fresh approach by a witty script and terrific performances from the entire cast - Roland Young is divine in an Oscar-nominated performance in the title role, and Cary Grant and Constance Bennett are terrific as the dearly-departed couple. The film was followed by two sequels, a long-running television series, a made-for-TV remake, and a whole slew of imitators - although none of which ever approached the quality of the original. A delightful good time that remains arguably the best supernatural comedy that Hollywood has ever produced.