The Smiling Ghost (1941)
it's eerie! it's cheery!
Elinor Bentley Fairchild's previous three grooms-to-be have either died or been maimed. Her aunt hires Lucky Downing to become engaged to her for a month to break the curse. But Lucky becomes a target of what appears to be the ghost of one of the former fiances.
Director: Lewis Seiler
Genre: Comedy, Mystery, Horror
Runtime: 71 min
Release Date: September 6, 1941
Cast
- Wayne Morris - Alexander "Lucky" Downing
- Brenda Marshall - Lil Barstow
- Willie Best - Clarence
- Alexis Smith - Elinor Bentley
- Alan Hale - Norton
- Helen Westley - Grandmother Bentley
- Lee Patrick - Rose Fairchild
- David Bruce - Paul Myron
- Charles Halton - Ames Bentley
- Richard Ainley - Tennant Bentley
Screenplay
- Kenneth Gamet (Screenplay)
- Stuart Palmer (Story)
- Stuart Palmer (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Arthur L. Todd
Editing: Jack Killifer
Production: Warner Bros. Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Supernatural Mystery and Paranormal Events, Supernatural Enigma and Ghost Echo, Supernatural Horror and Terror, Supernatural Horror and Terror
Keywords
ghost
More Films by Director: Lewis Seiler
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Smiling Ghost about?
- Elinor Bentley Fairchild's previous three grooms-to-be have either died or been maimed. Her aunt hires Lucky Downing to become engaged to her for a month to break the curse. But Lucky becomes a target of what appears to be the ghost of one of the former fiances.
- Who directed The Smiling Ghost?
- The Smiling Ghost was directed by Lewis Seiler.
- Who stars in The Smiling Ghost?
- The Smiling Ghost stars Wayne Morris, Brenda Marshall, Willie Best, Alexis Smith, Alan Hale, Helen Westley.
- How long is The Smiling Ghost?
- The Smiling Ghost has a runtime of 1h 11m (71 minutes).
- What genre is The Smiling Ghost?
- The Smiling Ghost is a Comedy, Mystery, Horror film.
- Where was The Smiling Ghost produced?
- The Smiling Ghost was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Smiling Ghost?
- The themes of The Smiling Ghost include: Supernatural Mystery and Paranormal Events, Supernatural Enigma and Ghost Echo, Supernatural Horror and Terror, Supernatural Horror and Terror.