Lucky Ghost

1942

PG

1h 1m

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5.4/10
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An all-black horror comedy starring Mantan Moreland and sometimes partner (and straight man) F.E. Miller, Lucky Ghost is amusing low-brow fare that exploits the more base, stereotypical elements of old-time black life (chicken thievin', gamblin', runnin' from ghosteses) for laughs -- sort of like the BET of its day. Mantan and Miller win a house-cum-casino in a craps game, only to discover that the deceased former owners aren't too pleased that their old home is being used for "jitterbugging, jiving, and hullaballooing". I hate hullaballooing. The ghosts decide to scare everyone off by opening doors and windows, pulling out chairs, even playing the drums.

Writers

Lex Neal(writer by)
Vernon Smith(writer by)
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Mantan Moreland
Washington
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F.E. Miller
Jefferson
Arthur Ray
Blackstone
Ida Coffin
Hat Check Girl
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Millie Monroe
First Waitress
Louise Franklin
Second Waitress (as Louise Franklyn)
Lucille Battle
Third Waitress
Avanelle Harris
Fourth Waitress (as Aranelle Harris)
Monte Hawley
Masher (as Monty Hawley)
Vernon McCalla
First Man Guest (as Vernon McCella)
Harry Levette
First Man Diner (as Harry Lavette)

Writers

Lex Neal(writer by)
Vernon Smith(writer by)

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Release date

February 10, 1942 (United States)

Country of origin

United States of America

Language

English

Production company

Dixie National Pictures Inc.

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