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The Live Ghost

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1934 | 21 min | Comedy

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who wants a laugh.
The mood
Light and funny.
The pace
Breezy, at 21 min.
What might put you off
Made in 1934: an older pace and style.

Fish market workers Stan and Ollie are persuaded by a sea captain to shanghai a crew for him at the local bar for a dollar a head. Successful at first, the boys end up getting themselves shanghaied, and the crew vow revenge.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    Generally positive reviews

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 3K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Charley Rogers

  • Stan LaurelStan
  • Oliver HardyOllie
  • Walter LongCaptain
  • Mae BuschMaisie the Vamp, Blonde Floozy
  • Charlie HallSailor at Table (as Charles Hall) (uncredited)
  • Arthur HousmanDrunken sailor
  • Leo WillisSailor at Table