Hold that Ghost
3 sheet poster is for the
1941 horror-comedy classic "Hold That Ghost," starring the legendary duo Bud Abbott and Lou Costello. It was their first film to feature a supernatural theme and remains one of their most beloved outings.
Movie Details
Release Date: August 8, 1941.
Director: Arthur Lubin.
Story: Two bumbling gas station attendants (Abbott and Costello) inherit a rundown tavern from a deceased gangster. They soon find themselves trapped in the spooky building during a rainstorm, dealing with "moving candles," disappearing bodies, and a hidden fortune the mobster claimed was "in his head".
Notable Cast & Musical Acts
The film features a strong supporting cast and popular musical stars of the era, many of whom are listed on the poster:
The Andrews Sisters: The famous trio performs musical numbers including "Aurora".
Ted Lewis: The legendary bandleader and his orchestra appear in nightclub scenes.
Joan Davis: A "professional radio screamer" who shares a memorable dance and comedic chemistry with Costello.
Richard Carlson & Evelyn Ankers: The film's romantic leads.
Shemp Howard: Known from The Three Stooges, he has a comedic bit as a soda jerk.
Fun Facts
Original Title: The movie was originally titled "Oh, Charlie!" and was finished in early 1941.
Revamped Release: After the success of Buck Privates, Universal delayed the release to add musical numbers by The Andrews Sisters and Ted Lewis to capitalize on their popularity.
The "Moving Candle": This famous routine, where a candle slides across a table while Costello isn't looking, was so popular it was later reused in Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein (1948).
1941 horror-comedy classic "Hold That Ghost," starring the legendary duo Bud Abbott and Lou Costello. It was their first film to feature a supernatural theme and remains one of their most beloved outings.
Movie Details
Release Date: August 8, 1941.
Director: Arthur Lubin.
Story: Two bumbling gas station attendants (Abbott and Costello) inherit a rundown tavern from a deceased gangster. They soon find themselves trapped in the spooky building during a rainstorm, dealing with "moving candles," disappearing bodies, and a hidden fortune the mobster claimed was "in his head".
Notable Cast & Musical Acts
The film features a strong supporting cast and popular musical stars of the era, many of whom are listed on the poster:
The Andrews Sisters: The famous trio performs musical numbers including "Aurora".
Ted Lewis: The legendary bandleader and his orchestra appear in nightclub scenes.
Joan Davis: A "professional radio screamer" who shares a memorable dance and comedic chemistry with Costello.
Richard Carlson & Evelyn Ankers: The film's romantic leads.
Shemp Howard: Known from The Three Stooges, he has a comedic bit as a soda jerk.
Fun Facts
Original Title: The movie was originally titled "Oh, Charlie!" and was finished in early 1941.
Revamped Release: After the success of Buck Privates, Universal delayed the release to add musical numbers by The Andrews Sisters and Ted Lewis to capitalize on their popularity.
The "Moving Candle": This famous routine, where a candle slides across a table while Costello isn't looking, was so popular it was later reused in Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein (1948).
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