The Ghost and the Guest

The Ghost and the Guest

The Ghost and the Guest

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The Ghost and the Guest

1943

1h 0m

5.3(10 votes)

Comedy

Thriller

Mystery

Horror

Overview

Newlyweds Webster and Jackie Frye spend their honeymoon in a sinister old country house. Before long, they are besieged by a gang of crooks, searching for a fortune in diamonds. With the help of chauffeur Harmony Jones, the honeymooners attempt to outsmart the villains.

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10 featured cast members

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James Dunn

James Dunn

Webster Frye

Florence Rice

Florence Rice

Jacqueline 'Jackie' DeLong / Frye

Robert Dudley

Robert Dudley

Ben Bowron

Mabel Todd

Mabel Todd

Little Sister Mabel

Sam McDaniel

Sam McDaniel

Harmony Jones

Jim Toney

Jim Toney

Police Chief Bagwell

Anthony Caruso

Anthony Caruso

Henchman Ted

Robert Bice

Robert Bice

Smoothie Lewis

Anthony Warde

Anthony Warde

Killer Blake

Eddy Chandler

Eddy Chandler

Policeman Herbie

Creative team

Directed by: William Nigh
Written by: Morey Amsterdam
Milt Gross

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