The Smiling Ghost (1941): cast, story & where to watch
1941 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1941, The Smiling Ghost is a comedy, horror and mystery film directed by Lewis Seiler, running about 71 minutes. “it's eerie! it's cheery!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Elinor Bentley Fairchild's previous three grooms-to-be have either died or been maimed. Her aunt hires Lucky Downing to become engaged to her for a month to break the curse. But Lucky becomes a target of what appears to be the ghost of one of the former fiances.
Who’s in it. The Smiling Ghost stars Wayne Morris as Alexander "Lucky" Downing, Brenda Marshall as Lil Barstow, Willie Best as Clarence and Alexis Smith as Elinor Bentley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Smiling Ghost has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Smiling Ghost page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Smiling Ghost tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Smiling Ghost (1941)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Smiling Ghost change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Smiling Ghost worth watching?
- The Smiling Ghost holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Smiling Ghost?
- The Smiling Ghost stars Wayne Morris, Brenda Marshall, Willie Best, Alexis Smith and Alan Hale.
- When was The Smiling Ghost released?
- The Smiling Ghost was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 71 minutes.