C
Average
MASTER SCORE 54.4 / 100
1942Horror / Mystery / Thriller1h 1m
THE LIVING GHOST
A detective investigating kidnapping case discovers the victim, who may be a zombie.
Above the Line
William Beaudine·DirectorJoseph Hoffman·ScreenplayHoward Dimsdale·StoryMack Stengler·Director of PhotographyGlen Glenn·Sound RecordistJack Ogilvie·Editor
Cast
James Dunn·Nick TrayneJoan Woodbury·Billie HiltonPaul McVey·Ed MolineVera Gordon·Sister LapidusNorman Willis·Cedric, the ButlerJ. Farrell MacDonald·Police Lt. 'Pete' PetersonMinerva Urecal·Delia PhillipsGeorge Eldredge·Tony WeldonJan Wiley·Tina CraigEdna Johnson·Helen Craig
Full Crew(10 credits)
Full Crew
(10 credits)
Directing· 2
William Beaudine·DirectorRichard L'Estrange·Assistant Director
Writing· 2
Howard Dimsdale·StoryJoseph Hoffman·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Mack Stengler·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Jack Ogilvie·Editor
Sound & Music· 2
Glen Glenn·Sound RecordistFrank Sanucci·Music Director
Production· 2
A.W. Hackel·ProducerBen Gutterman·Production Manager
By the Numbers
54.4
OF 100
Master Score
5.3
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION
A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind The Living Ghost's key art.
Dominant Palette
3 colors
#333366
#F0E68C
#8B4513
Mood
Suspenseful, Mysterious, Dramatic
Composition
Split
Era
1940s
Visual Style
Illustrated
“The poster for "The Living Ghost" is divided into two main sections. The top section features a woman with dark hair in a striped yellow and brown dress looking”
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Key Elements
FlashlightDaggerRevolver
Atmosphere
Dark
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Indoor
Design Score
7/10
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