Ghost Catchers (1944)

Two zanies get mixed up with a Southern colonel, his beautiful daughters, a nightclub and a haunted mansion.

Director:

Edward F. Cline

Writers:

Edward F. Cline (story), Edmund L. Hartmann (screenplay),

Stars:

Ole Olsen, Chic Johnson, Gloria Jean

Cast

Cast overview:
Ole Olsen	...	Ole Olsen
Chic Johnson	...	Chic Johnson
Gloria Jean	...	Melinda Marshall
Martha O'Driscoll	...	Susanna Marshall
Leo Carrillo	...	Jerry
Andy Devine	...	Horsehead
Lon Chaney Jr.	...	Bear (as Lon Chaney)
Kirby Grant	...	Clay Edwards (as Kirby Grant and His Orchestra)
Walter Catlett	...	Colonel Breckinridge Marshall
Ella Mae Morse	...	Virginia Bennett - Vocalist
Morton Downey	...	Himself
Armando & Lita	...	Specialty Dance Act (as Armando and Lita)

Storyline

Two zanies get mixed up with a Southern colonel, his beautiful daughters, a nightclub and a haunted mansion.

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Plot Keywords:

colonel | nightclub | murder | bound and gagged | manhattan new york city | 

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Taglines:

Just Between Us GHOULS...It's SCARE-OOUIE!

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Genres:

Comedy | Horror | Musical

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Certificate:

Approved

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

16 June 1944 (USA)

Also Known As:

High Spirits

Company Credits

Production Co:

Universal Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

68 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Recording)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Diana Barrymore was originally slated to appear as "Susanna Marshall" but rejected it after reading the script. Universal canceled her contract.

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Connections

Referenced in 100 Years of Comedy (1997)

User Reviews

I was probably 10 years old when I last saw it.

I was a youngster when I last saw this film. I remember it as being a little scary. There was a haunted house in New York City. When the scenes changed to the swinging night club, this was the comic relief (for me). I remember the music to be tune-full, swinging. I would love to see this movie again.