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Cast
James Dunn
as Webster Frye
Florence Rice
as Jacqueline 'Jackie' DeLong / Frye
Robert Dudley
as Ben Bowron
Mabel Todd
as Little Sister Mabel
Sam McDaniel
as Harmony Jones
Jim Toney
as Police Chief Bagwell
Anthony Caruso
as Henchman Ted
Robert Bice
as Smoothie Lewis
Anthony Warde
as Killer Blake
Eddy Chandler
as Policeman Herbie
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1943
Runtime1h 00m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresComedy, Thriller, Mystery
Votes10
DirectorWilliam Nigh
WritersMorey Amsterdam, Milt Gross
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.3 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Ghost and the Guest
About The Ghost and the Guest
Newlyweds Webster and Jackie Frye spend their honeymoon in a sinister old country house. Before long, they are besieged by a gang of crooks, searching for a fortune in diamonds. With the help of chauffeur Harmony Jones, the honeymooners attempt to outsmart the villains.
Directed by William Nigh, The Ghost and the Guest leans on a strong ensemble — James Dunn, Florence Rice, Robert Dudley — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1943.
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