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Hold That Ghost VHS

Hold That Ghost

Not Rated 1941 Runtime: 86 Minutes Comedy, Horror

Two bumbling gas station attendants inherit a haunted tavern where they must contend with gangsters, hidden treasure, and a series of spooky misadventures.

Director Arthur Lubin
Cast Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Richard Carlson
Notes Hold That Ghost (1941) was a staple of Abbott and Costello’s comedy catalog, released on VHS by MCA/Universal in the 80s. It was often included in double-feature or comedy collection packs, making it popular with families. The tape’s colorful artwork leaned on Abbott and Costello’s comedic expressions, appealing to collectors of classic comedy-horror hybrids.