The Ghost Breakers
“When the Ghost WALKS... They RUN!”
Synopsis
After intrepid working girl Mary Carter becomes the new owner of a reputedly haunted mansion located off the Cuban coast, a stranger phones warning her to stay away from the castle. Undaunted, Mary sets sail for Cuba with a stowaway in her trunk—wise-cracking Larry Lawrence, a radio announcer who helps Mary get to the bottom of the voodoo magic, zombies and ghosts that supposedly curse the spooky estate.
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Original 1940 TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-11-13
Top Cast
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Bob Hope
Larry Lawrence
Paulette Goddard
Mary Carter
Richard Carlson
Geoff Montgomery
Paul Lukas
Parada
Anthony Quinn
Ramon Mederes / Francisco Mederes
Willie Best
Alex
Pedro de Cordoba
Havez (as Pedro De Cordoba)
Virginia Brissac
Mother Zombie
Noble Johnson
The Zombie
Tom Dugan
Raspy Kelly
Paul Fix
Frenchy Duval
Lloyd Corrigan
Martin
James Blaine
Police Sergeant (uncredited)
David Durand
Bellhop (uncredited)
Jack Edwards
Ship Bellboy (uncredited)
Robert Elliott
Lieutenant Murray (uncredited)
James Flavin
Hotel Porter (uncredited)
Jack Hatfield
Elevator Boy (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Detroit, Michigan
Festival / Special Debut
June 21, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 15, 2020
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Marshall
- Screenplay & Story
- Walter DeLeon
- Original Score
- Ernst Toch
- Original Title
- The Ghost Breakers
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Marshall
Walter DeLeon, Paul Dickey, Charles W. Goddard
Ernst Toch
Charles Lang
Ellsworth Hoagland
Arthur Hornblow Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
George Marshall
Director
Walter DeLeon
Screenplay
Arthur Hornblow Jr.
Producer
Ernst Toch
Original Music Composer
Charles Lang
Director of Photography
Edith Head
Costume Design
Ellsworth Hoagland
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Ghost Breakers
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What is The Ghost Breakers about?
After intrepid working girl Mary Carter becomes the new owner of a reputedly haunted mansion located off the Cuban coast, a stranger phones warning her to stay away from the castle. Undaunted, Mary sets sail for Cuba with a stowaway in her trunk—wise-cracking Larry Lawrence, a radio announcer who helps Mary get to the bottom of the voodoo magic, zombies and ghosts that supposedly curse the spooky estate.
Who directed The Ghost Breakers?
The Ghost Breakers was directed by George Marshall.
Who stars in The Ghost Breakers?
The principal cast of The Ghost Breakers includes Bob Hope, Paulette Goddard, Richard Carlson, Paul Lukas, Anthony Quinn.
When was The Ghost Breakers released and how long is it?
The Ghost Breakers was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for The Ghost Breakers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Ghost Breakers was composed by Ernst Toch.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Ghost Breakers?
The Ghost Breakers holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).