The Smiling Ghost
"it's eerie! it's cheery!"
Originally released in 1941. The Smiling Ghost is a comedy/mystery film. directed by Lewis Seiler. At just 71 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Wayne Morris, Brenda Marshall, and Willie Best
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 6, 1941
84 years ago
Runtime
1h 11m
71 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (7 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Wayne Morris
as Alexander "Lucky" Downing
Brenda Marshall
as Lil Barstow
Willie Best
as Clarence
Alexis Smith
as Elinor Bentley
Alan Hale
as Norton
Helen Westley
as Grandmother Bentley
Lee Patrick
as Rose Fairchild
David Bruce
as Paul Myron
Charles Halton
as Ames Bentley
Richard Ainley
as Tennant Bentley
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Warner Bros. Pictures
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 tar...
Who directed The Smiling Ghost?
The Smiling Ghost was directed by Lewis Seiler.
How long is The Smiling Ghost?
The Smiling Ghost has a runtime of 1 hours and 11 minutes (71 minutes total).
When was The Smiling Ghost released?
The Smiling Ghost was released on September 6, 1941 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Smiling Ghost?
The main cast of The Smiling Ghost includes Wayne Morris, Brenda Marshall, Willie Best, Alexis Smith, Alan Hale.