Haunted Spooks
“Bar none, the greatest two reel Comedy ever made!”
Synopsis
After numerous failed attempts to commit suicide, our hero (Lloyd) runs into a lawyer who is looking for a stooge to stand in as a groom in order to secure an inheritance for his client (Davis). The inheritance is a house, which her scheming uncle "haunts" so that he can scare them off and claim the property.
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Haunted Spooks (1920) | Full Comedy Horror Movie | Harold Lloyd | Mildred Davis
Type: Featurette • Published 2023-10-03
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Harold Lloyd
The Boy
Mildred Davis
The Girl
Wally Howe
The Uncle
Sammy Brooks
Short Butler (uncredited)
William Gillespie
The Lawyer (uncredited)
Mark Jones
Kitchen Staff Member (uncredited)
Dee Lampton
Fat Butler (uncredited)
Sam Lufkin
Bearded Man in Car (uncredited)
Sunshine Sammy Morrison
Little Boy (uncredited)
Marie Mosquini
The Other Girl (uncredited)
Blue Washington
Butler (uncredited)
Noah Young
(uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 14, 1920
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hal Roach, Alfred J. Goulding
- Screenplay & Story
- H.M. Walker
- Original Title
- Haunted Spooks
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 25m
- Production Studios
- Rolin Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hal Roach, Alfred J. Goulding
H.M. Walker
Walter Lundin
Hal Roach
Department Leadership Roster
H.M. Walker
Writer
Hal Roach
Director
Alfred J. Goulding
Director
Hal Roach
Producer
Walter Lundin
Director of Photography
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Haunted Spooks
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What is Haunted Spooks about?
After numerous failed attempts to commit suicide, our hero (Lloyd) runs into a lawyer who is looking for a stooge to stand in as a groom in order to secure an inheritance for his client (Davis). The inheritance is a house, which her scheming uncle "haunts" so that he can scare them off and claim the property.
Who directed Haunted Spooks?
Haunted Spooks was directed by Hal Roach, Alfred J. Goulding.
Who stars in Haunted Spooks?
The principal cast of Haunted Spooks includes Harold Lloyd, Mildred Davis, Wally Howe, Sammy Brooks, William Gillespie.
When was Haunted Spooks released and how long is it?
Haunted Spooks was released in 1920 with a total runtime of 25m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Haunted Spooks?
Haunted Spooks holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).