The smiling ghost is an old dark house type mystery comedy thats pretty bunk. The smiling ghost 1941 lucky is hired to become engaged to elinor, a wealthy widow. The smiling ghost 1941 lewis seiler related allmovie. But lucky becomes a target of what appears to be the ghost of one of the former fiances. I think he was an underated performer in that many focus on the stereotypical characters he portrayed. I have only seen ghost last month for the first time. Aug 29, 2014 smiling ghost 1941 directed by lewis seiler with a screenplay by kenneth gamet and stuart palmer that was based on palmers original story this mildly entertaining b movie mystery comedy features one of prolific racially typecast character actor willie bests longest onscreen performances. It may not be in the very first rank of his pictures, of. Lam ka yi maggie cheung is a kindhearted girl who was electrocuted while saving a kid from a falling signboard.
See the full list of the smiling ghost cast and crew including actors, directors, producers and more. In any case the smiling ghost, though far from a masterpiece of the haunted comedy genre, is still a welcome addition. Clips from the 1941 film the smiling ghost brenda marshall. Ive been saving a warners archive set called horrormystery collection for this challenge, and after these two films im dumping it. Screenplay by kenneth garnet and stuart palmer, based on a story by stuart palmer. The serial squadron is a multimedia archive the home on the web of the original male and female cinema action heroes, and our goal is to preserve and restore and make available for viewing or study the jungle, mystery, western and scifi cliffhangers that inspired star wars and the hollywood superhero blockbusters of today. The very best of the bunch is the hidden hand with craig stevens with a good plot, plenty of seedysuspicious characters, and a good dose of humor. Smile pinki story of a smiling little girl short film. Oct 12, 2017 sherlock holmes 1954 tv series classic full original series, classic series, full length episode, english, full movie sherlock holmes was a detective television series aired in syndication in.
They are all good, but the best two are the smiling ghost and the hidden hand with willie best in them. Its on a great wb six movie set with the forever brilliant sh. Join sign up keep track of your favorite shows and movies, across all your devices. An interesting hybrid of popular film genres, ghost showcases the talents of its entire cast. The most provocative minds in horror bring you two new short films every week exploring the human condition through warped and uncanny perspectives. The film runs 71 minutes and it will keep your attention. Passerby ku dak ming roger kwok tries to revive her through mouthtomouth resuscitation, but fails to bring her back to life. A really decent collection of six mysteryhorror bfilms. Overview of the smiling ghost, 1941, directed by lewis seiler, with wayne morris, brenda marshall, alexis smith, at turner classic movies. While out on the town one evening, new york couple sam patrick swayze and molly demi moore are. Apr 17, 2010 the ghost is roman polanskis best film since tess 30 years ago, and as immaculately crafted a thriller as were likely to see this year.
Brenda marshall and wayne morris in the smiling ghost 1941 david bruce and brenda marshall in. Blackmailer is a straight up mystery with a thin man vibe that bare makes sense. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on youtube. The film moves along at a brisk pace even though the plot is very simple and short. Sherlock holmes tv series classic full movie, series, full. So, three of elinors fiancees have fallen to the wayside, the smiling ghost is responsible, and, that there newspaper backs me up big time. Sherlock holmes 1954 tv series classic full original series, classic series, full length episode, english, full movie sherlock holmes was a detective television series aired in syndication in. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. The smiling ghost is a 1941 film directed by lewis seiler and starring wayne morris, alexis smith, and alan hale. Find premium, highresolution illustrative art at getty images. The smiling ghost 1941 changes the movie database tmdb. Ghost is a 1990 american romantic fantasy thriller film directed by jerry zucker, written by bruce joel rubin, and starring patrick swayze, demi moore, whoopi goldberg, tony goldwyn, and rick aviles. Ghost streaming ita 1990 streaming itaaltadefinizione. Willie best was also a talented musiciansong writer, but, a drug arrest ended his film career, he worked in television for a while before retiring to.
While out on the town one evening, new york couple sam patrick swayze and molly demi moore are confronted by a mugger. The smiling ghost is a 1941 film about an heiress who seems to be cursed as each of her intended grooms meets with a horrible end directed by lewis seiler. Written by kenneth gamet, based on a story by stuart palmer. The klan aside, dressing up as a bedsheet ghost is usually indicative of an illconceived or apathetic scare attempt, because on their own, a person in a white sheet really isnt that scary to anyone over 6 years old. Hidden clues in hereditary that you might have missed. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. Any time you see a movie with willie best you know it is going to be funny and he is at his best in both of these movies.
After submitting to his demands, sam is murdered anyway. Ghost is an old film, it has seen its days but the raw emotion and powerful talents keep the hype up. With wayne morris, brenda marshall, alexis smith, alan hale. The other movies are very good, great plots for b movies and good acting. Wayne morris, brenda marshall, alexis smith, alan hale, lee patrick, david bruce, helen westley, willie best. Though billed only eighth best in a subservient and fairly stereotypical if expanded role. The film is in the horror comedy genre popular in the 1940s. The smiling ghost is a 1941 american comedy horror film directed by lewis seiler from a. The smiling ghost is a 1941 film directed by lewis seiler and starring wayne morris, alexis. While searching for their missing father in the mountains of alaska, two siblings come across a baby polar bear on the run from a pair of poachers. Based on an original story by stuart palmer author of the hildegarde withers mystery novels, which garnered their own film series at rko, the smiling ghost is derivative but charming stuff, rich in sliding panels, clutching hands, and characters who are not all they claim to be. Sherlock holmes tv series classic full movie, series.
Find similar and related movies for the smiling ghost 1941 lewis seiler on allmovie. Like the armored ghost before it, the bedsheet ghost has long lost its fright appeal, and is mostly comical today. A friend sent this photo to me and said that his uncle visited this house in august 2006. One societal aspect that dates the film right away is that even though the slightlydim hero lucky downingwayne morris is down on his luck jobwise, he still has a black valet in tow, clarence willie best, who for reasons. The smiling ghost seems reluctant to crack a smile. Powerful and unforgettable entertainment for everyone. Smiling ghost 1941 directed by lewis seiler with a screenplay by kenneth gamet and stuart palmer that was based on palmers original story this mildly entertaining b movie mystery comedy features one of prolific racially typecast character actor willie bests longest onscreen performances. Maggie cheung, roger kwok, nick cheung, monica chan theme song by miriam yeung i remembered watching this series when i was small and after rewatching it many years later it still manages to be an entertaining series that can be enjoyed by the whole family. Yes, willie best is very funny in the smiling ghost. The best horror movies of 2019 film school rejects. Pg a newlywed couple winds up spending their honeymoon night in an old, dark, spooky mansion. The smiling ghost, a 1941 variation on the venerable theme, doesnt add anything new to the genre, but its a pleasant enough diversion with a solid cast courtesy of the warner brothers stock company of contract players and a swift 71minute running time. But lucky becomes a target of what appears to be the ghost of one of the.
An heiress seems to be cursed as each of her intended grooms meets with a horrible end. Ltd di suo variazione hit, necessario presso segmento stile notevole al 73. The smiling ghost is an english movie directed by lewis seiler released in the year 1941. The smiling ghost 1941 09061941 us comedy, mystery, horror 1h 11m user score. Watch full episodes of a smiling ghost story and get the latest breaking news, exclusive videos and pictures, episode recaps and much more at. Halloween havoc the smiling ghost warner brothers 1941.
This is a fantastic setup for a film, but director jordan downey doesnt quite deliver it as. The smiling ghost is a 1941 american comedy horror film directed by lewis seiler from a screenplay by kenneth gamet based on a story by. In fact, his performance in this film and in ghost breakers are my favorites by him. The serial squadron cliffhanger movie serial archive. Ghost stories, creature features, psychopaths, and more make up the best horror movies of 2019. Find similar and related movies for the smiling ghost 1941 lewis seiler. The smiling ghost 1941 is one of those fastpaced scarysilly. The plot centers on a young woman in jeopardy moore, the ghost of her murdered lover swayze, and a reluctant psychic goldberg who assists him in saving her. The 1970s saw screen depictions of ghosts diverge into distinct genres of the romantic and horror. The smiling ghost with chester morris is also a good spooky film in this set. However, its a distinctly second rate affair, so those with only a passing interest in the aforementioned assets will find much of ghost slow going, even with its short running time.
Jul 08, 2017 the film moves along at a brisk pace even though the plot is very simple and short. An almost complete list of both the psychotronic video guide and the encyclopedia. The ghost is roman polanskis best film since tess 30 years ago, and as immaculately crafted a thriller as were likely to see this year. For best viewing, we recommend plugging your headphones in, turning the volume up, and switching the lights off. This movie had alexis smith, wayne morris, brenda marshall in the lead roles of the film premise no data available. If you like old dark house horror and comedy you should find this very entertaining. Jun 05, 2014 an interesting hybrid of popular film genres, ghost showcases the talents of its entire cast. The smiling ghost 1941 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The second, paul myron, is in an iron lung due to a car accident, and is working with plucky girl reporter is there any other kind in these films.
Her aunt hires lucky downing to become engaged to her for a month to break the curse. Ghost was theatrically released on july, 1990 by paramount pictures. A smiling ghost highres vector graphic getty images. Lucky is hired to become engaged to elinor, a wealthy widow. The smiling ghost is a middling b picture that will entertain fans of alexis smith andor comedy mysteries of the old dark house variety. The smiling ghost 1941 is one of those fastpaced scarysilly bmovies that the warner bros. Clips from the 1941 film the smiling ghost featuring brenda marshall as lil barstow, willie best as clarence, alexis smith as elinor bentley. I found it up there with the true great films that should never be forgetten. Elinor bentley fairchilds previous three groomstobe have either died or been maimed. A common theme in the romantic genre from this period is the ghost as a benign guide or messenger, often with unfinished business, such as 1989s field of dreams, the.
Feb 20, 2006 yes, willie best is very funny in the smiling ghost. The smiling ghost full movie download free wfethsgvbg. Watch the smiling ghost asianboy2251 on dailymotion. His uncle stated that no one has lived in the house since 1970. A common theme in the romantic genre from this period is the ghost as a benign guide or messenger, often with unfinished business, such as 1989s field of dreams, the 1990 film ghost, and the 1993 comedy heart and souls. The films various storylines wouldnt hold together as well as they do if there werent an overarching theme that ties everything together, with ismaels ghosts finally becoming a study. I think he probably gets more screen time than anybody in this movie except for. The smiling ghost 1941 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and.
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