Poster for the movie Ghost Catchers

Ghost Catchers (Universal, 1944)

Comedians Ole Olsen and Chic Johnson (best known for their wild show Hellzapoppin’) help out when the family that has taken the mansion next door to their nightclub experiences spooky goings-on. The viewer gets a taste of their zany antics, particularly in the nightclub scenes, but there’s humor aplenty while they investigate, too. Kirby Grant (with orchestra) is on hand to serve as a romantic lead, and there’s a fair amount of music, with Ella Mae Morse (of “Cow-Cow Boogie” fame), Irish tenor Morton Downey, and Universal songstress Gloria Jean in the cast as well. Not exactly a good movie, but fun entertainment nonetheless.

  Mildly recommended. Otto judiciously thinks this movie is OK, but not great.

Movie 132 for 2021.

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