Hold That Ghost (1941)

One of A & C's better films, 5 June 2005

Abbott and Costello (A & C) get mixed up with a gangster and become his sole heirs upon his death. The estate consists of an old roadside inn that may or may not be the hiding place for the gangster's money. But, there are a lot of other people who want to get their hands on that money - and some of them may be ghosts.

I have seen some people who claim that this is the best movie A & C made. While I don't necessarily agree with that, it's a solid effort. The mix of A & C, an old dark house, ghosts, gangsters, and a good supporting cast are a sure fire winner.

The supporting cast is stronger her than in many of the movies A & C made. On hand are Richard Carlson, Evelyn Ankers, and Marc Lawrence. But Joan Davis comes out looking the best. She's an actress who I've never really cared for, but in Hold That Ghost she makes the perfect companion for A & C. One of my favorite bits is the dance scene with her and Costello. Funny stuff.

7/10