The Ghost and the Guest(1943)
The Ghost and the Guest Synopsis
Newlyweds Webster and Jackie Frye spend their honeymoon in a sinister old country house. Before long, they are besieged by a gang of crooks, searching for a fortune in diamonds. With the help of chauffeur Harmony Jones, the honeymooners attempt to outsmart the villains.
The Ghost and the Guest (1943) is a comedy, thriller, mystery and horror film directed by William Nigh, released on April 19, 1943 with a runtime of 1h. It stars James Dunn, Florence Rice, Robert Dudley and Mabel Todd. Viewers rate it 5.4 out of 10 across 11 ratings.
- Director:
- William Nigh
- Writers:
- Morey Amsterdam, Milt Gross
- Production:
- Alexander-Stern Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Ghost and the Guest Cast & Crew
Main cast
James Dunn
as Webster Frye
Florence Rice
as Jacqueline 'Jackie' DeLong / Frye
Robert Dudley
as Ben Bowron
Mabel Todd
as Little Sister Mabel
Sam McDaniel
as Harmony Jones
Jim Toney
as Police Chief Bagwell
Anthony Caruso
as Henchman Ted
Robert Bice
as Smoothie Lewis
Anthony Warde
as Killer Blake
Eddy Chandler
as Policeman Herbie
- Renee Carson
Renee Carson
as Big Sister Josie
- Eddie Foster
Eddie Foster
as Henchman Harold
Key crew
Directed by William Nigh, written by Morey Amsterdam and Milt Gross.
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The Ghost and the Guest Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.4/10 from 11 ratings.
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The Ghost and the Guest – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Ghost and the Guest online?
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The Ghost and the Guest (1943) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Artiflix, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Ghost and the Guest?
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The main cast of The Ghost and the Guest (1943) includes James Dunn, Florence Rice, Robert Dudley, Mabel Todd and Sam McDaniel. The film was directed by William Nigh. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Ghost and the Guest released?
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The Ghost and the Guest was released on April 19, 1943 and runs for 1h.
Is The Ghost and the Guest worth watching?
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The Ghost and the Guest (1943) holds an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from 11 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.