One Live Ghost

Story

Synopsis

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.

Director

Leslie Goodwins

Writers

Monte Collins, Leslie Goodwins

Language

English

Release date

7 November 1936

Ensemble

Cast

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  Leon Errol

  Henry Morton / Philpot (valet) / Ghost of Henry Morton

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  Lucille Ball

  Maxine

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  Vivien Oakland

  Ethel Morton

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  Robert Graves

  Bert

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  Delmar Watson

  Sonny

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  Alan Curtis

  Alan

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  Donald Kerr

  Chauffeur