Movie

The Smiling Ghost

“it's eerie! it's cheery!”

★ 6.8(8)19411h 11m

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Good to know

Director: Lewis Seiler
Release date: 1941-09-06
Runtime: 1h 11m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures

About The Smiling Ghost

The Smiling Ghost is a 1941 movie in the Comedy, Mystery and Horror genres, directed by Lewis Seiler, starring Wayne Morris, Brenda Marshall and Willie Best. It has a runtime of 1 hour 11 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 8 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Smiling Ghost in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Elinor Bentley Fairchild's previous three grooms-to-be have either died or been maimed. Her aunt hires Lucky Downing to become engaged to her for a month to break the curse. But Lucky becomes a target of what appears to be the ghost of one of the former fiances.

Cast

Wayne Morris

Alexander "Lucky" Downing

Brenda Marshall

Lil Barstow

Willie Best

Clarence

Alexis Smith

Elinor Bentley

Alan Hale

Norton

Helen Westley

Grandmother Bentley

Lee Patrick

Rose Fairchild

David Bruce

Paul Myron

Charles Halton

Ames Bentley

Richard Ainley

Tennant Bentley

Roland Drew

Hilton Fairchild

George Meader

Dinwiddle

Themes & keywords

ghost

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Smiling Ghost in Canada?+

The Smiling Ghost is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Smiling Ghost on Netflix?+

The Smiling Ghost is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is The Smiling Ghost?+

The Smiling Ghost has a runtime of 1 hour 11 minutes (71 minutes).

Who stars in The Smiling Ghost?+

The Smiling Ghost stars Wayne Morris, Brenda Marshall, Willie Best, Alexis Smith and Alan Hale.

When did The Smiling Ghost come out?+

The Smiling Ghost is a 1941 movie directed by Lewis Seiler.

What genre is The Smiling Ghost?+

The Smiling Ghost is Comedy, Mystery and Horror film.

Who directed The Smiling Ghost?+

The Smiling Ghost was directed by Lewis Seiler.