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Invisible Ghost

  • 19411941
  • PassedPassed
  • 1h 4m
IMDb RATING
5.2/10
2.2K
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Bela Lugosi and Polly Ann Young in Invisible Ghost (1941)
  • Crime
  • Drama
  • Horror
The town's leading citizen becomes a homicidal maniac after his wife deserts him.The town's leading citizen becomes a homicidal maniac after his wife deserts him.The town's leading citizen becomes a homicidal maniac after his wife deserts him.
IMDb RATING
5.2/10
2.2K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Joseph H. Lewis
  • Writers
    • Helen Martin(story)
    • Al Martin(story)
  • Stars
    • Bela Lugosi
    • Polly Ann Young
    • John McGuire
Top credits
  • Director
    • Joseph H. Lewis
  • Writers
    • Helen Martin(story)
    • Al Martin(story)
  • Stars
    • Bela Lugosi
    • Polly Ann Young
    • John McGuire
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    • 100User reviews
    • 41Critic reviews
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    Bela Lugosi, John McGuire, and Polly Ann Young in Invisible Ghost (1941)
    John McGuire and Polly Ann Young in Invisible Ghost (1941)
    Bela Lugosi in Invisible Ghost (1941)
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    Bela Lugosi, Betty Compson, and Clarence Muse in Invisible Ghost (1941)
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    Bela Lugosi
    Bela Lugosi
    • Charles Kessleras Charles Kessler
    Polly Ann Young
    Polly Ann Young
    • Virginia Kessleras Virginia Kessler
    John McGuire
    John McGuire
    • Ralph Dicksonas Ralph Dickson…
    Clarence Muse
    Clarence Muse
    • Evansas Evans
    Alice Dahl
    Alice Dahl
    • Cecile Mannixas Cecile Mannix
    • (as Terry Walker)
    Betty Compson
    Betty Compson
    • Mrs. Kessleras Mrs. Kessler
    Ernie Adams
    Ernie Adams
    • Jules Masonas Jules Mason
    George Pembroke
    • Police Lt. Williamsas Police Lt. Williams
    Ottola Nesmith
    Ottola Nesmith
    • Mrs. Masonas Mrs. Mason
    • (as Ollola Nesmith)
    Fred Kelsey
    Fred Kelsey
    • Ryan - Policemanas Ryan - Policeman
    Jack Mulhall
    Jack Mulhall
    • Tim - Police Detectiveas Tim - Police Detective
    Fred Aldrich
    Fred Aldrich
    • Guard at Ralph's Executionas Guard at Ralph's Execution
    • (uncredited)
    Robert F. Hill
    Robert F. Hill
    • Trial Judgeas Trial Judge
    • (uncredited)
    Lloyd Ingraham
    Lloyd Ingraham
    • Psychiatristas Psychiatrist
    • (uncredited)
    Robert Strange
    Robert Strange
    • Kirby - Coroneras Kirby - Coroner
    • (uncredited)
    Dorothy Vernon
    Dorothy Vernon
    • Kessler's Cookas Kessler's Cook
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Joseph H. Lewis
    • Writers
      • Helen Martin(story) (screenplay)
      • Al Martin(story) (screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      First of nine films made by Bela Lugosi under his contract with Sam Katzman for Monogram Pictures.
    • Goofs
      When Mrs. Mason (Ottola Nesmith) enters the coroner's office, she's greeted with "Hello, Mrs. Nesmith".
    • Quotes

      Charles Kessler: What's the matter with Miss Mannix?

      Evans the Butler: I thought she was doing her exercises, but she's dead.

    • Crazy credits
      Opening credits are composed of ghastly, ghostly, creepy letters.
    • Connections
      Edited into Deanimated (2002)

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    4/10
    The invisible plot.
    Another cheapie from Monogram, once again casting Lugosi as a hypnotic murderer, lit from below as is expected. This time, however, he's the innocent victim, entranced by the sight of his 'dead' wife who appears beneath his window and seemingly 'commands' him to kill (rather surreptitiously and for a reason not fully explained). Indeed, most of the plot isn't really fully explained, but it's academic. Instead of the plot, concentrate on the director's unusual flair, and the writers' penchant for a decent gag or two. It's these that elevate this slightly above the rest of its kind. Some interesting panning between rooms, and behind furniture, and a memorable shot of Lugosi leering direct to camera from behind his black robe show that director Lewis had, at least, a modicum of creativity. There's also a wicked sense of humour that takes you by surprise, and is handled well enough to complement the thriller element. Sadly, the performances are mundane, especially Lugosi, who, once again mugs and grimaces his way through the part. The film is stolen by Clarence Muse, superb as the amenable butler, Evans - although he does get all the best lines.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 25, 1941 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Murder by the Stars
    • Production company
      • Sam Katzman Productions
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 4 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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