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6.8/10 • 68

1941-08-081h 26m

ComedyHorror

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Two bumbling service station attendants are left as the sole beneficiaries in a gangster's will. Their trip to claim their fortune is sidetracked when they are stranded in a haunted house along with several other strangers.

Directors
Arthur Lubin
Editors
Philip Cahn

Top Billed Cast

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  1. Bud Abbott

    Bud Abbott

    Chuck Murray

  2. Lou Costello

    Lou Costello

    Ferdinand Jones

  3. Richard Carlson

    Richard Carlson

    Doctor Jackson

  4. Joan Davis

    Joan Davis

    Camille Brewster

  5. Mischa Auer

    Mischa Auer

    Gregory

  6. Evelyn Ankers

    Evelyn Ankers

    Norma Lind

  7. Marc Lawrence

    Marc Lawrence

    Charlie Smith

  8. Shemp Howard

    Shemp Howard

    Soda Jerk

  9. Russell Hicks

    Russell Hicks

    Bannister

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John Chard

May 23, 2016

8/10

Look, from now on, keep one eye on that candle, another eye on that one, and with the other eye watch me! Hold That Ghost is directed by Arthur Lubin and collectively written by Robert Lees, Frederic Rinaldo & John Grant. It stars Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Richard Carlson, Joan Davis, Mischa Auer, Evelyn Ankers, and Marc Lawrence. Music is by Hans J. Salter and cinematography by Elwood Bredell. This is the fourth film from Abbott and Costello and finds the boys back on form after a dip in quality with their previous film, In the Navy. Here they play a couple of inept gas station workers who through a bizarre coincidence inherit a gangster's will. This pitches them up at a haunted house, where strangers are in their midst and a host of spooky goings on gets in the way of finding a hidden stash of cash. One of their better efforts for sure, the gags fly off the tongues and the skits are still fresh and exciting. Strong support also helps the flow of things, while musical relief from the zaniness comes via the Andrews Sisters. Well constructed all round really, just keep your eyes on those candles for us! 8/10

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
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Revenue
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Keywords
casinohostagedetectivehaunted housebus driverslapstick comedyinheritanceblack and whiteold dark housewillscrewball comedyghosthidden money