The Body Disappears (1941): cast, story & where to watch
1941 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1941, The Body Disappears is a comedy film directed by D. Ross Lederman, running about 72 minutes. “Now You See Him! Now You Don't!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Wealthy scion Peter DeHaven, about to marry socialite Christine Lunceford, wakes up after bachelor party revelry to find he's been turned invisible by eccentric college professor Reginald Shotesbury. An unbelievable series of events is revealed by several witnesses testifying in a "mystery trial" to determine the reason for DeHaven's "disappearance".
Who’s in it. The Body Disappears stars Jeffrey Lynn as Peter DeHaven, Jane Wyman as Joan Shotesbury, Edward Everett Horton as Professor Shotesbury and Herbert Anderson as George Appleby, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Body Disappears has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Body Disappears page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Body Disappears tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Body Disappears (1941)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Body Disappears change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Body Disappears worth watching?
- The Body Disappears holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Body Disappears?
- The Body Disappears stars Jeffrey Lynn, Jane Wyman, Edward Everett Horton, Herbert Anderson and Marguerite Chapman.
- When was The Body Disappears released?
- The Body Disappears was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 72 minutes.