Ghost on the Loose (1943) is a comedy-mystery film starring the comedy duo of The Bowery Boys, a popular series in the 1940s. The plot revolves around the gang as they investigate a haunted mansion, which is rumored to be the site of treasure hidden by a long-dead millionaire.
The boys get caught up in a series of misadventures, encountering ghosts and mysterious happenings along the way, all while trying to unravel the mansion’s secrets. The film blends slapstick humor with spooky elements, typical of the era's lighthearted approach to horror-comedy.
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Cast for Ghost on the Loose (1943):
Leo Gorcey as Muggs McGinnis
Huntz Hall as Glimpy
Bela Lugosi as Dr. Zander
Ava Gardner as Betty
Benny Bartlett as Chuck
David Gorcey as Peewee
Gabriel Dell as Denny
Martha Vickers as Julie Jordan
Elisabeth Risdon as Mrs. Martin
John Litel as Mr. Jordan
Ava Gardner's role as Betty marked one of her earliest film appearances.