

Hold That Ghost
1941-08-07 · 86 min · ★ 6.8
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.
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- Directors
- Arthur Lubin
- Production companies
- Universal Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Bud AbbottChuck Murray
Lou CostelloFerdinand Jones
Richard CarlsonDoctor Jackson
Joan DavisCamille Brewster
Mischa AuerGregory
Evelyn AnkersNorma Lind
Marc LawrenceCharlie Smith
Shemp HowardSoda Jerk
Russell HicksBannister
William B. DavidsonMoose Matson
Laverne AndrewsLaverne Andrews
Maxene AndrewsMaxene Andrews
Patty AndrewsPatty Andrews
Bobby BarberWaiter (uncredited)
Brooks BenedictMaitre d' (uncredited)
Spencer ChartersStorekeeper (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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