The Frozen Ghost
“The screen's newest Inner Sanctum Mystery!”
Synopsis
When a man dies of a heart attack, a stage and radio mentalist believes he has willed him to die because he was angry with the man. Riddled with guilt, the mentalist cancels further shows, breaks off his engagement to his female partner, who can read minds while in a hypnotic trance, and takes refuge in the eerie wax-museum-cum-home of another woman friend.
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Top Cast
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Lon Chaney Jr.
Alex Gregor, aka Gregor the Great
Evelyn Ankers
Maura Daniel
Elena Verdugo
Nina Coudreau
Martin Kosleck
Rudi
Tala Birell
Mme. Monet
Milburn Stone
George Keene
Douglass Dumbrille
Inspector Brant
Arthur Hohl
The Drunk in the Audience
Dennis Moore
Radio Announcer (uncredited)
Leyland Hodgson
Doctor in audience (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 1, 1945
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harold Young
- Screenplay & Story
- Luci Ward, Bernard Schubert
- Original Title
- The Frozen Ghost
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 1m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harold Young
Luci Ward, Bernard Schubert, Harrison Carter, Henry Sucher
Paul Ivano
Fred R. Feitshans Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Harold Young
Director
Vera West
Costume Design
Luci Ward
Screenplay
Bernard Schubert
Screenplay
Fred R. Feitshans Jr.
Editor
Paul Ivano
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Frozen Ghost
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Frozen Ghost about?
When a man dies of a heart attack, a stage and radio mentalist believes he has willed him to die because he was angry with the man. Riddled with guilt, the mentalist cancels further shows, breaks off his engagement to his female partner, who can read minds while in a hypnotic trance, and takes refuge in the eerie wax-museum-cum-home of another woman friend.
Who directed The Frozen Ghost?
The Frozen Ghost was directed by Harold Young.
Who stars in The Frozen Ghost?
The principal cast of The Frozen Ghost includes Lon Chaney Jr., Evelyn Ankers, Elena Verdugo, Martin Kosleck, Tala Birell.
When was The Frozen Ghost released and how long is it?
The Frozen Ghost was released in 1945 with a total runtime of 1h 1m.