Fish market workers Stan and Ollie are persuaded by a sea captain to shanghai a crew for him at the local bar for a dollar a head. Successful at first, the boys end up getting themselves shanghaied, and the crew vow revenge.
The Live Ghost (1934) is a comedy film directed by Charley Rogers, released on December 8, 1934 with a runtime of 21m. It stars Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Walter Long and Mae Busch. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 43 ratings.
Stan Laurel
as Stan
Oliver Hardy
as Ollie
Walter Long
as Captain
Mae Busch
as Maisie the Vamp, Blonde Floozy
Charlie Hall
as Sailor at Table (as Charles Hall) (uncredited)
Arthur Housman
as Drunken sailor
Leo Willis
as Sailor at Table
Directed by Charley Rogers, produced by Hal Roach.
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 43 ratings.
Another fine short from the boys at their peak, this time stuck between a rock and a hard place, trying their best to avoid both an awful boss and a vindictive crew that they tricked into becoming fellow sailors. A fine supporting crew make this required viewing for comedy buffs of the period.
Reviewed on June 28, 2016
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The main cast of The Live Ghost (1934) includes Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Walter Long, Mae Busch and Charlie Hall. The film was directed by Charley Rogers. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Live Ghost was released on December 8, 1934 and runs for 21m.
The Live Ghost (1934) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 43 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
