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Francis in the Haunted House
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Francis in the Haunted House

1956-07-09 · 80 min · ★ 5.8

Fantasy · Comedy · Horror

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 RooneyMickey RooneyDavid Prescott
Virginia WellesVirginia WellesLorna MacLeod
James FlavinJames FlavinPolice Chief Martin
Olan SouleOlan SouleDr. Bentley
Paul CavanaghPaul CavanaghNeil Frazer
Mary Ellen KayMary Ellen KayLorna Ann
David JanssenDavid JanssenPolice Lieutenant Hopkins
Ralph DumkeRalph DumkeMayor Hargrove
Richard GainesRichard GainesD.A. Reynolds
Dick WinslowDick WinslowSergeant Arnold
Charles HorvathCharles HorvathMalcolm
Timothy CareyTimothy CareyHugo
Helen WallaceHelen WallaceMrs. MacPherson
Edward EarleEdward EarleHoward Grisby
John MaxwellJohn MaxwellEdward Ryan
Glen KramerEphraim Biddle
Paul FreesPaul FreesFrancis (voice)

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