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Ghost Catchers (aka:)

-- Synopsis: Olson and Johnson (of Hellzapoppin' fame) get mixed up with a Southern colonel, his beautiful daughters, a nightclub and a haunted mansion.
film is of the Bowery Boys aka: Dead End Kids film (1946-1956.)

* There is a big Jitterbug Dance Contest in the film. Many Hollywood, California Swing dancers appear.


More Film Information below
Date: Studio: Director: Availability:
1944 Warner Brothers Edward F. Kline
 [DVD] [VHS]
Runtime: Country Made: Language: Color:
69 minutes USA English Black and White
Genre: Featured Dancer  Featured Dance Dance Rating  
Comedy Lou Southern / Irene Thomas Jitterbug Very Good
 
Known Dancers Choreographers Actors / Actresses
Barbara Blaine Dean Collins (Choreography) Andy Devine
Barbara Hall Edward Ward (musical director) Chic Johnson
Bess Flowers (didn't dance) Louis Da Pron (Choreographer)  Ella Mae Morse
Betty Marion   Gloria Jean
Betty Stoy   Lon Chaney Jr.
Bill Alcorn   Leo Carillo
Bob Ashley   Kirby Grant
Dean Collins (Choreography)   Martha O'Driscoll
Don Gallaher   Morton Downey
Genevieve Grazis   Ole Olsen
Gil Dennis   Walter Catlett
Gil Hernandez    
Irene Thomas    
Jack Archer    
Jack Arkin    
Jean Davis    
Jean Marley    
Jerry Warren    
Johnny Duncan    
Laurie Sherman    
Lennie Smith    
Lou Southern    
Marion Musso    
Mike Musso    
Mike Tremini    
Nancy Marlow    
Patti Lacey    
Robert Scheerer    
Sheila Roberts    
Tim Taylor    
Venna Archer    
 
Dances performed in this film   Special Dance Interest
Jitterbug n/a n/a n/a
       
       
       
 
Some Music Titles in Film Bands / Musicians / Singers Posters / Lobby Cards
n/a Me Torme Ghost Chasers
       
       
       
 
Stage versions of the film Cast Recording(s) / Soundtracks Similar Films Sheet Music Covers
n/a n/a n/a n/a
       
 
Books Available on this film ...
Title Author Date Published Publisher
n/a n/a - -
 

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