Lucky Ghost
"You Can Bet Your Bottom Dollar It's THRILLING - EXCITING - FUNNY!"
Originally released in 1942. Lucky Ghost is a comedy/drama film. directed by William Beaudine. At just 61 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Mantan Moreland, F.E. Miller, and Maceo Bruce Sheffield
Synopsis
An all-black horror comedy starring Mantan Moreland and sometimes partner (and straight man) F.E. Miller, Lucky Ghost is amusing low-brow fare that exploits the more base, stereotypical elements of old-time black life (chicken thievin', gamblin', runnin' from ghosteses) for laughs -- sort of like the BET of its day. Mantan and Miller win a house-cum-casino in a craps game, only to discover that the deceased former owners aren't too pleased that their old home is being used for "jitterbugging, jiving, and hullaballooing". I hate hullaballooing. The ghosts decide to scare everyone off by opening doors and windows, pulling out chairs, even playing the drums.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 10, 1942
83 years ago
Runtime
1h 1m
61 minutes total
User Rating
5.4/10
Mixed (7 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Dixie National Pictures Inc.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lucky Ghost about?
An all-black horror comedy starring Mantan Moreland and sometimes partner (and straight man) F.E. Miller, Lucky Ghost is amusing low-brow fare that exploits the more base, stereotypical elements of...
Who directed Lucky Ghost?
Lucky Ghost was directed by William Beaudine.
How long is Lucky Ghost?
Lucky Ghost has a runtime of 1 hours and 1 minutes (61 minutes total).
When was Lucky Ghost released?
Lucky Ghost was released on February 10, 1942 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Lucky Ghost?
The main cast of Lucky Ghost includes Mantan Moreland, F.E. Miller, Maceo Bruce Sheffield, Arthur Ray, Florence O'Brien.