The Ghost Breakers

Name: The Ghost Breakers
Director: George Marshall
Genre: Comedy, Horror, Mystery
Released: 1940
Duration: 1 h 25 min
Rating: 6.5
Cast: Bob Hope, Paulette Goddard, Richard Carlson, Paul Lukas, Anthony Quinn

When the Ghost WALKS... They RUN!

19401h 25m6.5(83 votes)

ComedyHorrorMystery

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 he…

The Ghost Breakers (1940) is a comedy, horror, and mystery film directed by George Marshall. It stars Bob Hope, Paulette Goddard, and Richard Carlson. The film runs for 1 hour 25 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.5 out of 10 from 83 votes.

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Director

George Marshall

Cast

Bob Hope

Larry Lawrence

Paulette Goddard

Mary Carter

Richard Carlson

Geoff Montgomery

Paul Lukas

Parada

Anthony Quinn

Ramon Mederes / Francisco Mederes

Willie Best

Alex

Pedro de Cordoba

Havez (as Pedro De Cordoba)

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Where can I watch The Ghost Breakers?

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Who stars in The Ghost Breakers?

The Ghost Breakers stars Bob Hope, Paulette Goddard, Richard Carlson, and Paul Lukas, and was directed by George Marshall.

How long is The Ghost Breakers?

The Ghost Breakers has a runtime of 1 hour 25 minutes.

When did The Ghost Breakers come out?

The Ghost Breakers was released in 1940.

What genre is The Ghost Breakers?

The Ghost Breakers is a comedy, horror, and mystery film.

Is The Ghost Breakers worth watching?

The Ghost Breakers holds an average audience score of 6.5 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.