The Ghost in the Garret
“With a parrot that swore and a bulldog with itching teeth, she invaded a haunted house on the trail of burglars. Desperate cut-throats who bore off the pearls that she was accused of stealing!”
Synopsis
Framed for stealing some pearls while staying at the country home of her aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Dennison, Delsie O'Dell is banished from their house. Delsie along with her bulldog, Violet, follows Oscar, the actual thief, to an old haunted house, which is the hideout for a gang of thieves. A series of humorous escapades follows as she first hides from the thieves, then pretends to be a ghost, terrorizing them. Eventually she retrieves the pearls, clears her name, and is safe once again in the arms of Bill, Dennison's secretary.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 1, 1921
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- F. Richard Jones
- Screenplay & Story
- Wells Hastings, Fred Chaston
- Original Title
- The Ghost in the Garret
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- New Art Film Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
F. Richard Jones
Wells Hastings, Fred Chaston
Department Leadership Roster
F. Richard Jones
Director
Fred Chaston
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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Frequently Asked Questions About The Ghost in the Garret
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Ghost in the Garret about?
Framed for stealing some pearls while staying at the country home of her aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Dennison, Delsie O'Dell is banished from their house. Delsie along with her bulldog, Violet, follows Oscar, the actual thief, to an old haunted house, which is the hideout for a gang of thieves. A series of humorous escapades follows as she first hides from the thieves, then pretends to be a ghost, terrorizing them. Eventually she retrieves the pearls, clears her name, and is safe once again in the arms of Bill, Dennison's secretary.
Who directed The Ghost in the Garret?
The Ghost in the Garret was directed by F. Richard Jones.
Who stars in The Ghost in the Garret?
The principal cast of The Ghost in the Garret includes Dorothy Gish, Downing Clarke, Mrs. David Landau, William Parke Jr., Ray Grey.
When was The Ghost in the Garret released and how long is it?
The Ghost in the Garret was released in 1921 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Ghost in the Garret?
The Ghost in the Garret holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).