Three Live Ghosts
“A Fugitive Yank- A Lovable Cockney and a Kidnapping Kleptomaniac”
Synopsis
An investigator is asking Mrs. Gubbins about a William Foster, who was a friend of her stepson Jimmy. Both are listed as killed in action during the Great War. It is Armistice Day, 1918, and the war is over. Who should be strolling down the street but Jimmy Gubbins, Bill 'Jones' and another man who has lost his memory. They are ghosts as the official records list them as dead and not as escaped P.O.W's. Jimmy's mother is not happy to see that Jimmy is still living as she has been spending the death benefits, but she is happy to see Bill as there is a large reward for him. No one knows much about the third one, called 'Spoofy', except that he can steal anything at anytime and that gets everyone is trouble.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 15, 1929
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Thornton Freeland
- Screenplay & Story
- Max Marcin, Frederic S. Isham, Helen Hallett, Sally Winters
- Original Title
- Three Live Ghosts
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Feature Productions, Joseph M. Schenck Productions, United Artists
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Thornton Freeland
Max Marcin, Frederic S. Isham, Helen Hallett, Sally Winters
Department Leadership Roster
Thornton Freeland
Director
Helen Hallett
Writer
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
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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MOVIE CRATE #4
1920-1929
WWI
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Frequently Asked Questions About Three Live Ghosts
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What is Three Live Ghosts about?
An investigator is asking Mrs. Gubbins about a William Foster, who was a friend of her stepson Jimmy. Both are listed as killed in action during the Great War. It is Armistice Day, 1918, and the war is over. Who should be strolling down the street but Jimmy Gubbins, Bill 'Jones' and another man who has lost his memory. They are ghosts as the official records list them as dead and not as escaped P.O.W's. Jimmy's mother is not happy to see that Jimmy is still living as she has been spending the death benefits, but she is happy to see Bill as there is a large reward for him. No one knows much about the third one, called 'Spoofy', except that he can steal anything at anytime and that gets everyone is trouble.
Who directed Three Live Ghosts?
Three Live Ghosts was directed by Thornton Freeland.
Who stars in Three Live Ghosts?
The principal cast of Three Live Ghosts includes Beryl Mercer, Joan Bennett, Robert Montgomery, Hilda Vaughn, Harry Stubbs.
When was Three Live Ghosts released and how long is it?
Three Live Ghosts was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Three Live Ghosts?
Three Live Ghosts holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).