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Lucky Ghost (1942)

An all-black horror comedy starring Mantan Moreland and sometimes partner (and straight man) F.E. Miller, Lucky Ghost is amusing low-brow fare that exploits the more base, stereotypical elements of old-time black life (chicken thievin', gamblin', runnin' from ghosteses) for laughs -- sort of like the BET of its day. Mantan and Miller win a house-cum-casino in a craps game, only to discover that the deceased former owners aren't too pleased that their old home is being used for "jitterbugging, jiving, and hullaballooing". I hate hullaballooing. The ghosts decide to scare everyone off by opening doors and windows, pulling out chairs, even playing the drums.

  • Comedy
  • Drama
  • Horror

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Mantan MorelandMantan MorelandWashington
  • Photo of F.E. MillerF.E. MillerJefferson
  • Photo of Maceo Bruce SheffieldMaceo Bruce SheffieldBlake
  • Photo of Arthur RayArthur RayBlackstone
  • Photo of Florence O'BrienFlorence O'BrienHostess
  • Photo of Harold GarrisonHarold GarrisonBrown
  • Photo of Jessie CryerJessie CryerDawson
  • Photo of Napoleon WhitingNapoleon WhitingChauffer
  • Photo of Jess Lee BrooksJess Lee BrooksDoor Man
  • Photo of Ida CoffinIda CoffinHat Check Girl

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