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Ghosts on the Loose

  • 1943
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  • 1h 7m
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Bela Lugosi, Ava Gardner, Leo Gorcey, Huntz Hall, and Bobby Jordan in Ghosts on the Loose (1943)
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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The East Side Kids try to fix up a house for newlyweds, but find the place next door "haunted" by mysterious men.The East Side Kids try to fix up a house for newlyweds, but find the place next door "haunted" by mysterious men.The East Side Kids try to fix up a house for newlyweds, but find the place next door "haunted" by mysterious men.

  • Director
    • William Beaudine
  • Writer
    • Kenneth Higgins
  • Stars
    • Leo Gorcey
    • Huntz Hall
    • Bobby Jordan
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    • IMDb RATING
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    1.6K
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    • Director
      • William Beaudine
    • Writer
      • Kenneth Higgins
    • Stars
      • Leo Gorcey
      • Huntz Hall
      • Bobby Jordan
    • 47User reviews
    • 19Critic reviews
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    Leo Gorcey
    Leo Gorcey
    • Mugs McGinnis
    Huntz Hall
    Huntz Hall
    • Glimpy
    Bobby Jordan
    Bobby Jordan
    • Danny
    Bela Lugosi
    Bela Lugosi
    • Emil
    Ava Gardner
    Ava Gardner
    • Betty
    Rick Vallin
    Rick Vallin
    • Jack
    Ernest Morrison
    Ernest Morrison
    • Scruno
    • (as Sammy Morrison)
    William 'Billy' Benedict
    William 'Billy' Benedict
    • Benny
    • (as Billy Benedict)
    Stanley Clements
    Stanley Clements
    • Stash
    Bobby Stone
    • Dave (Rocky)
    Minerva Urecal
    Minerva Urecal
    • Hilda
    Wheeler Oakman
    Wheeler Oakman
    • Tony
    Peter Seal
    • Bruno
    Frank Moran
    Frank Moran
    • Monk
    Jack Mulhall
    Jack Mulhall
    • Lieutenant
    Bill Bates
    • Sleepy (Dave)
    Harry Depp
    • John G. Elwood
    • (uncredited)
    Tom Herbert
    • Park Central Plaza Desk Clerk
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • William Beaudine
    • Writer
      • Kenneth Higgins
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    • Trivia
      First credited film role for Ava Gardner.
    • Goofs
      In the credits, Bobby Stone is billed as playing "Dave," Bill Bates is billed as playing "Sleepy," and Billy Benedict is billed as playing "Benny." In actuality, Stone plays the role of "Rocky," and it's Bates who plays "Dave" (a character who is, indeed, defined by his sleepiness). Benedict indeed plays Benny, but several times he's called "Skinny," his character name in other movies.
    • Quotes

      Mugs: I'm gonna send you to an optimist and have your eyes examined.

    • Connections
      Edited into The Our Gang Story (1994)
    • Soundtracks
      Drink to Me Only with Thine Eyes
      (uncredited)
      Music by R. Melish (1780 ?)
      Lyrics (poem To Celia) by Ben Jonson (1616)
      Played on an organ by Bill Bates and sung by The East Side Kids
      Reprised by them at the wedding

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    Who said you could sleep?

    The East Side Kids decide to do some redecorating for a pal on his honeymoon. He's marrying Ava Gardner and the gang wants to give him a token of friendship. However, Bela Lugosi appears talking about being surrounded by imbeciles. No spooks, but some WWII spies. An early version of the Bowery Boys, this film is silly entertainment. Gorcey, Hall, Jordan, and Billy Benedict are more youthful, which adds to the escapades. 2 out of 4 stars
    • dukemantee
    • Dec 20, 2000
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    • Release date
      • July 30, 1943 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Yiddish
    • Also known as
      • Ghosts in the Night
    • Production company
      • Sam Katzman Productions
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    • Budget
      • $85,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 7 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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