Summary
The Ghost Breakers is an American comedy horror film first released in 1940,
directed by George Marshall.
The film stars Bob Hope, Paulette Goddard, Richard Carlson, Paul Lukas and Willie Best.
Our overall rating for this film is: very good.
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Credits
- Director: George Marshall
- Script: Paul Dickey, Charles W. Goddard, Walter DeLeon
- Photo: Charles Lang
- Music: Ernst Toch, Victor Young
- Cast: Bob Hope (Larry Lawrence), Paulette Goddard (Mary Carter), Richard Carlson (Geoff Montgomery), Paul Lukas (Parada), Willie Best (Alex), Pedro de Cordoba (Havez), Virginia Brissac (Mother Zombie), Noble Johnson (The Zombie), Anthony Quinn (Ramon Mederes), Tom Dugan (Raspy Kelly), Paul Fix (Frenchy Duval), Lloyd Corrigan (Martin), James Blaine (Police Sergeant), David Durand (Bellhop), Jack Edwards (Ship Bellboy), Robert Elliott (Lieutenant Murray), James Flavin (Hotel Porter), Jack Hatfield (Elevator Boy), Grace Hayle (Screaming Woman), Douglas Kennedy (Intern), Francisco Marán (Headwaiter), Paul Newlan (Baggage Handler), Jack Norton (Drunk), Robert Ryan (Intern), Larry Steers (Man in Hotel Hallway), Kay Stewart (Telephone Girl), Leonard Sues (Newsboy), Brick Sullivan (Policeman at Boat Dock), Blanca Vischer (Dolores – Cuban Girl), Emmett Vogan (Radio Announcer), Max Wagner (Ship Porter)
- Country: USA
- Language: English
- Runtime: 85 min; B&W
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Comedy / Horror


