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The Ghost Breakers

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Bob Hope and Paulette Goddard in The Ghost Breakers (1940)
A radio broadcaster, his quaking manservant and an heiress investigate the mystery of a haunted castle in Cuba.
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  • Comedy
  • Horror
  • Mystery
A radio broadcaster, his quaking manservant and an heiress investigate the mystery of a haunted castle in Cuba.A radio broadcaster, his quaking manservant and an heiress investigate the mystery of a haunted castle in Cuba.A radio broadcaster, his quaking manservant and an heiress investigate the mystery of a haunted castle in Cuba.
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
3.5K
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  • Director
    • George Marshall
  • Writers
    • Walter DeLeon(screen play)
    • Paul Dickey(based on a play by)
    • Charles W. Goddard(based on a play by)
  • Stars
    • Bob Hope
    • Paulette Goddard
    • Richard Carlson
Top credits
  • Director
    • George Marshall
  • Writers
    • Walter DeLeon(screen play)
    • Paul Dickey(based on a play by)
    • Charles W. Goddard(based on a play by)
  • Stars
    • Bob Hope
    • Paulette Goddard
    • Richard Carlson
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 80User reviews
    • 42Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win

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    Bob Hope
    Bob Hope
    • Larry Lawrence
    Paulette Goddard
    Paulette Goddard
    • Mary Carter
    Richard Carlson
    Richard Carlson
    • Geoff Montgomery
    Paul Lukas
    Paul Lukas
    • Parada
    Willie Best
    Willie Best
    • Alex
    Pedro de Cordoba
    Pedro de Cordoba
    • Havez
    • (as Pedro De Cordoba)
    Virginia Brissac
    Virginia Brissac
    • Mother Zombie
    Noble Johnson
    Noble Johnson
    • The Zombie
    Anthony Quinn
    Anthony Quinn
    • Ramon Mederos…
    Tom Dugan
    Tom Dugan
    • Raspy Kelly
    Paul Fix
    Paul Fix
    • Frenchy Duval
    Lloyd Corrigan
    Lloyd Corrigan
    • Martin
    Steve Benton
    • Police Officer
    • (uncredited)
    James Blaine
    James Blaine
    • Police Sergeant
    • (uncredited)
    Steve Carruthers
    Steve Carruthers
    • Club Patron
    • (uncredited)
    David Durand
    David Durand
    • Bellhop
    • (uncredited)
    Jack Edwards
    • Ship Bellboy
    • (uncredited)
    Robert Elliott
    Robert Elliott
    • Lieutenant Murray
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • George Marshall
    • Writers
      • Walter DeLeon(screen play)
      • Paul Dickey(based on a play by)
      • Charles W. Goddard(based on a play by)
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    • Trivia
      Bob Hope is said to have enjoyed this role since it was a total change of pace for him. In most of his films he portrays a coward while, in this one, he is heroic.
    • Goofs
      Obvious wires hold up the fluttering bats.
    • Quotes

      Geoff Montgomery: It's worse than horrible because a zombie has no will of his own. You see them sometimes walking around blindly with dead eyes, following orders, not knowing what they do, not caring.

      Larry Lawrence: You mean like Democrats?

    • Connections
      Featured in The Snoop Sisters: The Female Instinct (1972)
    • Soundtracks
      Thanks for the Memory
      (1938) (uncredited)
      Music by Ralph Rainger
      Lyrics by Leo Robin
      Sung briefly by Bob Hope

    User reviews80

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    Top review
    Scared Me Silly when I was young
    A great comedy/horror movie! I first saw it while very young and had nightmares. I finally got to see it again a few years ago and think it is the greatest! Bob Hope's humour as "Larry Lawrence" is at its best. The leading lady and sidekick-man servant support characters really compliment the lead actor. The story line is funny and scary at the same time. I feel the special effects of the "ghost" were superb for the time it was filmed. It still sends chills down my spine & roll with laughter. You should note a young Anthony Quinn plays two characters.
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    • Sep 19, 1999

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    • Release date
      • June 21, 1940 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Ingen rädder för spöken
    • Filming locations
      • Paramount Studios - 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Paramount Pictures
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 25 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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