The Ghost of St. Michael's
Synopsis
Will Hay, back in his role as a hapless teacher, is hired by a grim school in remotest Scotland. The school soon starts to be haunted by a legendary ghost, whose spectral bagpipes signal the death of one of the staff. Hay, assisted by Claude Hulbert and Charles Hawtrey, has to unravel the mystery before he becomes the next victim.
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Will Hay
Will Lamb
Claude Hulbert
Hilary Tisdaile
Felix Aylmer
Dr Winter
Raymond Huntley
Mr Humphries
Charles Mortimer
Sir Ambrose
Charles Hawtrey
Percy Thorne
John Laurie
Jamie
Manning Whiley
Stock
Roddy Hughes
Amberley
Derek Blomfield
Sunshine
Clive Baxter
Ritzy
Hay Petrie
Procurator Fiscal
David Keir
Dr. Ritchie
Brefni O'Rorke
Sergt. Macfarlan
Derek Aylward
Extra
Gerald Campion
Pupil at Rear of Class
Laurence Hanray
Clerk of Court
Bryan Herbert
Bus Driver
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marcel Varnel
- Screenplay & Story
- Angus MacPhail, John Dighton
- Original Score
- Ernest Irving
- Original Title
- The Ghost of St. Michael's
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Ealing Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marcel Varnel
Angus MacPhail, John Dighton
Ernest Irving
Edward B. Jarvis
Michael Balcon
Department Leadership Roster
Marcel Varnel
Director
Angus MacPhail
Writer
John Dighton
Writer
Edward B. Jarvis
Editor
Michael Balcon
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Ghost of St. Michael's
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What is The Ghost of St. Michael's about?
Will Hay, back in his role as a hapless teacher, is hired by a grim school in remotest Scotland. The school soon starts to be haunted by a legendary ghost, whose spectral bagpipes signal the death of one of the staff. Hay, assisted by Claude Hulbert and Charles Hawtrey, has to unravel the mystery before he becomes the next victim.
Who directed The Ghost of St. Michael's?
The Ghost of St. Michael's was directed by Marcel Varnel.
Who stars in The Ghost of St. Michael's?
The principal cast of The Ghost of St. Michael's includes Will Hay, Claude Hulbert, Felix Aylmer, Raymond Huntley, Charles Mortimer.
When was The Ghost of St. Michael's released and how long is it?
The Ghost of St. Michael's was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for The Ghost of St. Michael's?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Ghost of St. Michael's was composed by Ernest Irving.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Ghost of St. Michael's?
The Ghost of St. Michael's holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).