The Mad Ghoul
“A Sensation in Horror!”
Synopsis
A university chemistry professor experiments with an ancient Mayan gas on a medical student, turning the would-be surgeon into a murdering ghoul as part of a plan to steal his lover.
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The Mad Ghoul 1943 ClipOfficial
Type: Clip • Published 2014-06-17
Top Cast
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George Zucco
Dr. Alfred Morris
David Bruce
Ted Allison
Evelyn Ankers
Isabel Lewis
Turhan Bey
Eric Iverson
Robert Armstrong
'Scoop' McClure
Milburn Stone
Sgt. Macklin
Addison Richards
Editor Gavigan
Rose Hobart
Della Elliott, reporter
Andrew Tombes
Mortician Eagan
Charles McGraw
Detective Garrity
Lillian Cornell
Isabel's Singing Voice (voice) (uncredited)
Gus Glassmire
1st Cemetery Caretaker
Gene O'Donnell
Radio Reporter (uncredited)
Mike Lally
Reporter (uncredited)
Chuck Hamilton
Policeman (uncredited)
Hans Herbert
Attendant (uncredited)
Isabel La Mal
Maid (uncredited)
Bess Flowers
Woman in Audience (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 12, 1943
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James P. Hogan
- Screenplay & Story
- Brenda Weisberg, Paul Gangelin
- Original Title
- The Mad Ghoul
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James P. Hogan
Brenda Weisberg, Paul Gangelin, Hans Kraly
Milton Krasner
Milton Carruth
Department Leadership Roster
Brenda Weisberg
Screenplay
James P. Hogan
Director
Paul Gangelin
Screenplay
Milton Carruth
Editor
Milton Krasner
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Mad Ghoul
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What is The Mad Ghoul about?
A university chemistry professor experiments with an ancient Mayan gas on a medical student, turning the would-be surgeon into a murdering ghoul as part of a plan to steal his lover.
Who directed The Mad Ghoul?
The Mad Ghoul was directed by James P. Hogan.
Who stars in The Mad Ghoul?
The principal cast of The Mad Ghoul includes George Zucco, David Bruce, Evelyn Ankers, Turhan Bey, Robert Armstrong.
When was The Mad Ghoul released and how long is it?
The Mad Ghoul was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.