Francis in the Haunted House
“A ha-ha-haunted house has got 'em! ...and it's every ghost for himself!”
Synopsis
Reporter David Prescott becomes unlikely friends with Francis, who is the only witness to a murder. As Prescott finds himself in and out of the police station as a supposedly delirious suspect, he must clear his name with Francis in tow, and set off to the spooky old castle where the real killer waits!
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Top Cast
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Mickey Rooney
David Prescott
Virginia Welles
Lorna MacLeod
James Flavin
Police Chief Martin
Olan Soule
Dr. Bentley
Paul Cavanagh
Neil Frazer
Mary Ellen Kay
Lorna Ann
David Janssen
Police Lieutenant Hopkins
Ralph Dumke
Mayor Hargrove
Richard Gaines
D.A. Reynolds
Dick Winslow
Sergeant Arnold
Charles Horvath
Malcolm
Timothy Carey
Hugo
Helen Wallace
Mrs. MacPherson
Edward Earle
Howard Grisby
John Maxwell
Edward Ryan
Glen Kramer
Ephraim Biddle
Paul Frees
Francis (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 9, 1956
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Lamont
- Screenplay & Story
- Herbert H. Margolis, William Raynor
- Original Title
- Francis in the Haunted House
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Universal International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Lamont
Herbert H. Margolis, William Raynor, David Stern
George Robinson
Milton Carruth
Robert Arthur
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Lamont
Director
Herbert H. Margolis
Screenplay
William Raynor
Screenplay
Jay A. Morley Jr.
Costume Design
Robert Arthur
Producer
George Robinson
Director of Photography
Milton Carruth
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 Francis in the Haunted House
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What is Francis in the Haunted House about?
Reporter David Prescott becomes unlikely friends with Francis, who is the only witness to a murder. As Prescott finds himself in and out of the police station as a supposedly delirious suspect, he must clear his name with Francis in tow, and set off to the spooky old castle where the real killer waits!
Who directed Francis in the Haunted House?
Francis in the Haunted House was directed by Charles Lamont.
Who stars in Francis in the Haunted House?
The principal cast of Francis in the Haunted House includes Mickey Rooney, Virginia Welles, James Flavin, Olan Soule, Paul Cavanagh.
When was Francis in the Haunted House released and how long is it?
Francis in the Haunted House was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Is Francis in the Haunted House based on a book or true story?
Francis in the Haunted House is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "David Stern".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Francis in the Haunted House?
Francis in the Haunted House holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).