Ghosts on the Loose
“You'll yell with glee when these happy-go-lucky hooligans invade the shivery domain of the Man of a Thousand Horrors! It's Chill-arious!”
Synopsis
The East Side Kids try to fix up a house for newlyweds, but find the place next door "haunted" by mysterious men.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Bela Lugosi - Ghosts On The Loose - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2007-12-27
Top Cast
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Leo Gorcey
Muggs McGinnis
Huntz Hall
Glimpy
Bobby Jordan
Danny
Bela Lugosi
Emil
Ava Gardner
Betty
Rick Vallin
Jack
Sunshine Sammy Morrison
Scruno
William Benedict
Benny
Stanley Clements
Stash
Bobby Stone
Dave
Minerva Urecal
Hilda
Wheeler Oakman
Tony
Peter Seal
Bruno
Frank Moran
Monk
Jack Mulhall
Lieutenant
Bill Bates
Sleepy
Harry Depp
John G. Elwood (uncredited)
Tom Herbert
Park Central Plaza Desk Clerk (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 30, 1943
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Beaudine
- Screenplay & Story
- Kenneth Higgins
- Original Title
- Ghosts on the Loose
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 7m
- Production Studios
- Monogram Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Beaudine
Kenneth Higgins
Carl Pierson
Jack Dietz, Sam Katzman
Department Leadership Roster
Kenneth Higgins
Screenplay
William Beaudine
Director
Carl Pierson
Editor
Jack Dietz
Producer
Sam Katzman
Producer
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 Ghosts on the Loose
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ghosts on the Loose about?
The East Side Kids try to fix up a house for newlyweds, but find the place next door "haunted" by mysterious men.
Who directed Ghosts on the Loose?
Ghosts on the Loose was directed by William Beaudine.
Who stars in Ghosts on the Loose?
The principal cast of Ghosts on the Loose includes Leo Gorcey, Huntz Hall, Bobby Jordan, Bela Lugosi, Ava Gardner.
When was Ghosts on the Loose released and how long is it?
Ghosts on the Loose was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 1h 7m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ghosts on the Loose?
Ghosts on the Loose holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).