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The Ghost Breakers (1940): movie guide
The Ghost Breakers (1940) is a Comedy, Mystery, Horror running about 85 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 6.5/10 from 90 votes. Notable cast includes Bob Hope, Paulette Goddard, Richard Carlson, Paul Lukas. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1940-06-21
- Runtime: 85 min
- TMDB: 6.5/10
- Genres: Comedy, Mystery, Horror
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1940-06-21
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What is The Ghost Breakers about?
After intrepid working girl Mary Carter becomes the new owner of a reputedly haunted mansion located off the Cuban coast, a stranger phones warning her to stay away from the castle. Undaunted, Mary sets sail for Cuba with a stowaway in her trunk—wise-cracking Larry Lawrence, a radio announcer who helps Mary get to the bottom of the voodoo magic, zombies and ghosts that supposedly curse the spooky estate.
Cast highlights
The Ghost Breakers features Bob Hope, Paulette Goddard, Richard Carlson, Paul Lukas, Anthony Quinn, Willie Best. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1940-06-21. Runtime: 85 minutes. TMDB score: 6.5/10 (90 votes). Genres: Comedy, Mystery, Horror. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is The Ghost Breakers?
- The Ghost Breakers is listed as Comedy, Mystery, Horror on TMDB.
- How long is The Ghost Breakers?
- The Ghost Breakers runs about 85 minutes.
- Who stars in The Ghost Breakers?
- Cast highlights include Bob Hope, Paulette Goddard, Richard Carlson, Paul Lukas, Anthony Quinn, Willie Best.
- Does Cinema Box stream The Ghost Breakers?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
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