Hold That Ghost
“Here's That ALL-AMERICAN LAUGH TEAM!”
Synopsis
Two bumbling service station attendants are left as the sole beneficiaries in a gangster's will. Their trip to claim their fortune is sidetracked when they are stranded in a haunted house along with several other strangers.
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Joe Dante on HOLD THAT GHOST
Type: Featurette • Published 2013-09-06
Top Cast
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Bud Abbott
Chuck Murray
Lou Costello
Ferdinand Jones
Richard Carlson
Doctor Jackson
Joan Davis
Camille Brewster
Mischa Auer
Gregory
Evelyn Ankers
Norma Lind
Marc Lawrence
Charlie Smith
Shemp Howard
Soda Jerk
Russell Hicks
Bannister
William B. Davidson
Moose Matson
Laverne Andrews
Laverne Andrews
Maxene Andrews
Maxene Andrews
Patty Andrews
Patty Andrews
Ted Lewis
Ted Lewis
Bobby Barber
Waiter (uncredited)
Brooks Benedict
Maitre d' (uncredited)
Jeanne Blanche
Pretty Girl (uncredited)
Ralph Brooks
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City, New York
Festival / Special Debut
August 8, 1941
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arthur Lubin
- Screenplay & Story
- John Grant, Robert Lees, Frederic I. Rinaldo
- Original Score
- Hans J. Salter, Milton Rosen, Charles Henderson, Ralph Freed, Charles Previn, Frank Skinner
- Original Title
- Hold That Ghost
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arthur Lubin
John Grant, Robert Lees, Frederic I. Rinaldo
Hans J. Salter, Milton Rosen, Charles Henderson, Ralph Freed, Charles Previn, Frank Skinner
Elwood Bredell
Philip Cahn
Alex Gottlieb
Department Leadership Roster
John Grant
Screenplay
Arthur Lubin
Director
Robert Lees
Screenplay
Frederic I. Rinaldo
Screenplay
Philip Cahn
Editor
Elwood Bredell
Director of Photography
Alex Gottlieb
Producer
Vera West
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hold That Ghost
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hold That Ghost about?
Two bumbling service station attendants are left as the sole beneficiaries in a gangster's will. Their trip to claim their fortune is sidetracked when they are stranded in a haunted house along with several other strangers.
Who directed Hold That Ghost?
Hold That Ghost was directed by Arthur Lubin.
Who stars in Hold That Ghost?
The principal cast of Hold That Ghost includes Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Richard Carlson, Joan Davis, Mischa Auer.
When was Hold That Ghost released and how long is it?
Hold That Ghost was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Hold That Ghost?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hold That Ghost was composed by Hans J. Salter, Milton Rosen, Charles Henderson, Ralph Freed, Charles Previn, Frank Skinner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hold That Ghost?
Hold That Ghost holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).