The Smiling Ghost
“it's eerie! it's cheery!”
Synopsis
Elinor Bentley Fairchild's previous three grooms-to-be have either died or been maimed. Her aunt hires Lucky Downing to become engaged to her for a month to break the curse. But Lucky becomes a target of what appears to be the ghost of one of the former fiances.
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Wayne Morris
Alexander "Lucky" Downing
Brenda Marshall
Lil Barstow
Willie Best
Clarence
Alexis Smith
Elinor Bentley
Alan Hale
Norton
Helen Westley
Grandmother Bentley
Lee Patrick
Rose Fairchild
David Bruce
Paul Myron
Charles Halton
Ames Bentley
Richard Ainley
Tennant Bentley
Roland Drew
Hilton Fairchild
George Meader
Dinwiddle
Clem Bevans
Sexton at cemetery
Arthur Aylesworth
Justice Of The Peace
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 6, 1941
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lewis Seiler
- Screenplay & Story
- Kenneth Gamet, Stuart Palmer
- Original Title
- The Smiling Ghost
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lewis Seiler
Kenneth Gamet, Stuart Palmer
Arthur L. Todd
Jack Killifer
Department Leadership Roster
Lewis Seiler
Director
Kenneth Gamet
Screenplay
Stuart Palmer
Screenplay
Jack Killifer
Editor
Arthur L. Todd
Director of Photography
Leah Rhodes
Costume Design
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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Frequently Asked Questions About The Smiling Ghost
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Smiling Ghost about?
Elinor Bentley Fairchild's previous three grooms-to-be have either died or been maimed. Her aunt hires Lucky Downing to become engaged to her for a month to break the curse. But Lucky becomes a target of what appears to be the ghost of one of the former fiances.
Who directed The Smiling Ghost?
The Smiling Ghost was directed by Lewis Seiler.
Who stars in The Smiling Ghost?
The principal cast of The Smiling Ghost includes Wayne Morris, Brenda Marshall, Willie Best, Alexis Smith, Alan Hale.
When was The Smiling Ghost released and how long is it?
The Smiling Ghost was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 1h 11m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Smiling Ghost?
The Smiling Ghost holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).