The Ghost Breakers

1940
Approved
1h 25m

IMDb RATING

7.0/10

4.3K

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Bob Hope and Paulette Goddard in The Ghost Breakers (1940)

A radio broadcaster, his quaking manservant and an heiress investigate the mystery of a haunted castle in Cuba.

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A radio broadcaster, his quaking manservant and an heiress investigate the mystery of a haunted castle in Cuba.A radio broadcaster, his quaking manservant and an heiress investigate the mystery of a haunted castle in Cuba.A radio broadcaster, his quaking manservant and an heiress investigate the mystery of a haunted castle in Cuba.

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IMDb RATING

7.0/10

4.3K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 1 win

Havez
(as Pedro De Cordoba)

Virginia Brissac

Mother Zombie

Noble Johnson

The Zombie

Anthony Quinn

Ramon Mederos…

Tom Dugan

Raspy Kelly

Paul Fix

Frenchy Duval

Lloyd Corrigan

Martin

Steve Benton

Police Officer
(uncredited)

James Blaine

Police Sergeant
(uncredited)

Steve Carruthers

Las Palmas Club Patron
(uncredited)

David Durand

Bellhop
(uncredited)

Jack Edwards

Ship Bellboy
(uncredited)

Robert Elliott

Lieutenant Murray
(uncredited)

Director
- George Marshall
Writers
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Trivia
Bob Hope once called Willie Best "one of the finest actors I've ever worked with."

Goofs
Obvious wires hold up the fluttering bats.

Quotes
Alex: Hey, boss, you ain't goin' upstairs, are ya? Where those ghosts is?
Larry Lawrence: Listen, you stay there, and if a couple a fellas come runnin' down the stairs in a few minutes, let the first one go. That'll be me.
Alex: If somebody passes you, that'll be me.

Connections
Featured in The Snoop Sisters: The Female Instinct (1972)

Soundtracks
Thanks for the Memory
(1938) (uncredited)
Music by Ralph Rainger
Lyrics by Leo Robin
Sung briefly by Bob Hope

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Scared Me Silly when I was young

A great comedy/horror movie! I first saw it while very young and had nightmares. I finally got to see it again a few years ago and think it is the greatest! Bob Hope's humour as "Larry Lawrence" is at its best. The leading lady and sidekick-man servant support characters really compliment the lead actor. The story line is funny and scary at the same time. I feel the special effects of the "ghost" were superb for the time it was filmed. It still sends chills down my spine & roll with laughter. You should note a young Anthony Quinn plays two characters.