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That's the Spirit
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That's the Spirit

1945-06-01 · 87 min · ★ 6.7

Comedy

A vaudeville performer returns from the dead to help his wife and daughter, who are being dominated by a greedy banker.

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Directors
Charles Lamont
Production companies
Universal Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Jack OakieJack OakieSteve 'Slim' Gogarty
Peggy RyanPeggy RyanSheila Gogarty
June VincentJune VincentLibby Cawthorne Gogarty
Gene LockhartGene LockhartJasper Cawthorne
Johnny CoyJohnny CoyMartin Wilde Jr.
Andy DevineAndy DevineMartin Wilde Sr.
Arthur TreacherArthur TreacherMasters
Irene RyanIrene RyanBilson
Buster KeatonBuster KeatonL.M.
Victoria HorneVictoria HornePatience
Edith BarrettEdith BarrettAbigail
Rex StoreySpecialty
Jerry MarenJerry MarenMidget (uncredited)

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