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Ghost Catchers

1944-06-16 · 68 min · ★ 6.1

Comedy · Horror · Music · Mystery · Crime

Two zanies get mixed up with a Southern colonel, his beautiful daughters, a nightclub and a haunted mansion.

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Directors
Edward F. Cline
Production companies
Universal Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Ole OlsenOle OlsenHimself
Chic JohnsonChic JohnsonHimself
Leo CarrilloLeo CarrilloJerry
Gloria JeanGloria JeanMelinda Marshall
Martha O'DriscollMartha O'DriscollSusanna Marshall
Andy DevineAndy DevineHorsehead
Christine ForsythTired Blonde
Lon Chaney Jr.Lon Chaney Jr.Bear
Walter CatlettWalter CatlettColonel Breckinridge Marshall
Morton DowneyMorton DowneyMorton Downey
Ella Mae MorseElla Mae MorseVirginia Bennett - Vocalist
Kirby GrantKirby GrantClay Edwards
Mel TorméMel TorméSinger / Drummer (uncredited)

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