

Francis in the Haunted House
1956-07-09 · 80 min · ★ 5.8
Reporter David Prescott becomes unlikely friends with Francis, who is the only witness to a murder. As Prescott finds himself in and out of the police station as a supposedly delirious suspect, he must clear his name with Francis in tow, and set off to the spooky old castle where the real killer waits!
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- Directors
- Charles Lamont
- Production companies
- Universal International Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Mickey RooneyDavid Prescott
Virginia WellesLorna MacLeod
James FlavinPolice Chief Martin
Olan SouleDr. Bentley
Paul CavanaghNeil Frazer
Mary Ellen KayLorna Ann
David JanssenPolice Lieutenant Hopkins
Ralph DumkeMayor Hargrove
Richard GainesD.A. Reynolds
Dick WinslowSergeant Arnold
Charles HorvathMalcolm
Timothy CareyHugo
Helen WallaceMrs. MacPherson
Edward EarleHoward Grisby
John MaxwellEdward Ryan
Paul FreesFrancis (voice)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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