Three Live Ghosts
“FUN PLUS ROMANCE PLUS EXCITEMENT IN ANOTHER HOWLING HIT OF 3,000 LAFFS”
Synopsis
Three WWI veterans thought long dead turn out to be still alive and return home - much to the consternation of their friends and family.
Top Cast
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Richard Arlen
William 'Bill' Jones, an alias of William Foster
Beryl Mercer
Mrs. Gubbins
Claud Allister
Lord 'Spoofy' Brockton
Charles McNaughton
James 'Jimmie' Gubbins
Cecilia Parker
Ann Gordon
Dudley Digges
Inspector Briggs
Nydia Westman
Peggy 'Peg' Woofers
Jonathan Hale
Detective Bolton
Lillian Kemble-Cooper
Lady Brockton
Robert Greig
John Ferguson, Brockton's Butler
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 10, 1936
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- H. Bruce Humberstone
- Screenplay & Story
- C. Gardner Sullivan
- Original Score
- William Axt
- Original Title
- Three Live Ghosts
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 1m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
H. Bruce Humberstone
C. Gardner Sullivan, Frederic S. Isham
William Axt
James Wong Howe, Chester A. Lyons
Tom Held
John W. Considine Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
H. Bruce Humberstone
Director
C. Gardner Sullivan
Screenplay
John W. Considine Jr.
Producer
William Axt
Original Music Composer
James Wong Howe
Director of Photography
Chester A. Lyons
Director of Photography
Tom Held
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Three Live Ghosts
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Three Live Ghosts about?
Three WWI veterans thought long dead turn out to be still alive and return home - much to the consternation of their friends and family.
Who directed Three Live Ghosts?
Three Live Ghosts was directed by H. Bruce Humberstone.
Who stars in Three Live Ghosts?
The principal cast of Three Live Ghosts includes Richard Arlen, Beryl Mercer, Claud Allister, Charles McNaughton, Cecilia Parker.
When was Three Live Ghosts released and how long is it?
Three Live Ghosts was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 1h 1m.
Who composed the musical score for Three Live Ghosts?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Three Live Ghosts was composed by William Axt.
Is Three Live Ghosts based on a book or true story?
Three Live Ghosts is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Frederic S. Isham".