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Hold That Ghost
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Hold That Ghost

1941-08-07 · 86 min · ★ 6.8

Comedy · Horror

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 AbbottBud AbbottChuck Murray
Lou CostelloLou CostelloFerdinand Jones
Richard CarlsonRichard CarlsonDoctor Jackson
Joan DavisJoan DavisCamille Brewster
Mischa AuerMischa AuerGregory
Evelyn AnkersEvelyn AnkersNorma Lind
Marc LawrenceMarc LawrenceCharlie Smith
Shemp HowardShemp HowardSoda Jerk
Russell HicksRussell HicksBannister
William B. DavidsonWilliam B. DavidsonMoose Matson
Laverne AndrewsLaverne AndrewsLaverne Andrews
Maxene AndrewsMaxene AndrewsMaxene Andrews
Patty AndrewsPatty AndrewsPatty Andrews
Ted LewisTed Lewis
Bobby BarberBobby BarberWaiter (uncredited)
Brooks BenedictBrooks BenedictMaitre d' (uncredited)
Jeanne BlanchePretty Girl (uncredited)
Ralph BrooksNightclub Patron (uncredited)
Spencer ChartersSpencer ChartersStorekeeper (uncredited)
Madge CraneMrs. Giltedge (uncredited)

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