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Invisible Ghost

  • 1941
  • Approved
  • 1h 4m
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5.2/10
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Bela Lugosi and Polly Ann Young in Invisible Ghost (1941)
CrimeDramaHorrorThriller

The town's leading citizen becomes a homicidal maniac after his wife deserts him.The town's leading citizen becomes a homicidal maniac after his wife deserts him.The town's leading citizen becomes a homicidal maniac after his wife deserts him.

  • Director
    • Joseph H. Lewis
  • Writers
    • Helen Martin
    • Al Martin
  • Stars
    • Bela Lugosi
    • Polly Ann Young
    • John McGuire
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    • IMDb RATING
    5.2/10
    2.8K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Joseph H. Lewis
    • Writers
      • Helen Martin
      • Al Martin
    • Stars
      • Bela Lugosi
      • Polly Ann Young
      • John McGuire
    • 108User reviews
    • 48Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Bela Lugosi
    Bela Lugosi
    • Charles Kessler
    Polly Ann Young
    Polly Ann Young
    • Virginia Kessler
    John McGuire
    John McGuire
    • Ralph Dickson…
    Clarence Muse
    Clarence Muse
    • Evans
    Terry Walker
    Terry Walker
    • Cecile Mannix
    Betty Compson
    Betty Compson
    • Mrs. Kessler
    Ernie Adams
    Ernie Adams
    • Jules Mason
    George Pembroke
    • Detective Williams
    Ottola Nesmith
    Ottola Nesmith
    • Mrs. Mason
    • (as Ollola Nesmith)
    Fred Kelsey
    Fred Kelsey
    • Detective Ryan
    Jack Mulhall
    Jack Mulhall
    • Tim
    Fred Aldrich
    Fred Aldrich
    • Guard at Ralph's Execution
    • (uncredited)
    Robert F. Hill
    Robert F. Hill
    • Trial Judge
    • (uncredited)
    Lloyd Ingraham
    Lloyd Ingraham
    • Psychiatrist
    • (uncredited)
    Robert Strange
    Robert Strange
    • Kirby - Coroner
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Joseph H. Lewis
    • Writers
      • Helen Martin
      • Al Martin
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    • Trivia
      First of nine films made by Bela Lugosi under his contract with Sam Katzman for Monogram Pictures.
    • Goofs
      When Mrs. Mason (Ottola Nesmith) enters the coroner's office, she's greeted with "Hello, Mrs. Nesmith".
    • Quotes

      Charles Kessler: What's the matter with Miss Mannix?

      Evans the Butler: I thought she was doing her exercises, but she's dead.

    • Crazy credits
      Opening credits are composed of ghastly, ghostly, creepy letters.
    • Connections
      Edited into Deanimated (2002)

    User reviews108

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    7/10

    Classic Poverty Row fare with Bela Lugosi!

    This murder shocker, featuring some typically hilarious plot twists and insane character reactions, is buoyed by that inimitable Lugosi magic. Also worth mentioning is the surprisingly inventive direction by Joseph H. Lewis, as is the comparatively dignified treatment of the black butler character, well played by Clarence Muse. Fans of old Monogram and PRC programmers will be well entertained.
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    • Release date
      • April 25, 1941 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Murder by the Stars
    • Production company
      • Sam Katzman Productions
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 4 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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