One Live Ghost (1936): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1936, One Live Ghost is a comedy film directed by Leslie Goodwins, running about 21 minutes.

What it’s about. Henry Morton just wants to go fishing. Little things thwart him: Maxine the maid makes noise, Sonny, a lad in the household, makes a mess, and Henry's wife wants the car for shopping. A newly arrived friend, Bert, suggests that Henry fake his own death, don a disguise and appear as Bert's English valet, and skulk about. They'll mourn and the truth can later be revealed. Sonny hears the entire plan and alerts Henry's wife and the rest of the household. Only Maxine is in the dark. Henry's wife gives the valet an attic room, throws herself in his arms, complains about her late husband, and sends Henry into a tizzy. He and Bert set up a séance to try to fix their ruse.

Who’s in it. One Live Ghost stars Leon Errol as Henry Morton / Philpot (valet) / Ghost of Henry Morton, Lucille Ball as Maxine, Vivien Oakland as Ethel Morton and Robert Graves as Bert, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, One Live Ghost has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch One Live Ghost page.

If you liked it. Fans of One Live Ghost tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.