The Ghost Breakers
"When the Ghost WALKS... They RUN!"
Originally released in 1940. The Ghost Breakers is a comedy/horror film. directed by George Marshall. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Bob Hope, Paulette Goddard, and Richard Carlson
Synopsis
After intrepid working girl Mary Carter becomes the new owner of a reputedly haunted mansion located off the Cuban coast, a stranger phones warning her to stay away from the castle. Undaunted, Mary sets sail for Cuba with a stowaway in her trunk—wise-cracking Larry Lawrence, a radio announcer who helps Mary get to the bottom of the voodoo magic, zombies and ghosts that supposedly curse the spooky estate.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 21, 1940
85 years ago
Runtime
1h 25m
85 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (82 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Bob Hope
as Larry Lawrence
Paulette Goddard
as Mary Carter
Richard Carlson
as Geoff Montgomery
Paul Lukas
as Parada
Anthony Quinn
as Ramon Mederes / Francisco Mederes
Willie Best
as Alex
Pedro de Cordoba
as Havez (as Pedro De Cordoba)
Virginia Brissac
as Mother Zombie
Noble Johnson
as The Zombie
Tom Dugan
as Raspy Kelly
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Ghost Breakers about?
After intrepid working girl Mary Carter becomes the new owner of a reputedly haunted mansion located off the Cuban coast, a stranger phones warning her to stay away from the castle. Undaunted, Mary...
Who directed The Ghost Breakers?
The Ghost Breakers was directed by George Marshall.
How long is The Ghost Breakers?
The Ghost Breakers has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was The Ghost Breakers released?
The Ghost Breakers was released on June 21, 1940 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Ghost Breakers?
The main cast of The Ghost Breakers includes Bob Hope, Paulette Goddard, Richard Carlson, Paul Lukas, Anthony Quinn.