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The Ghost of Folly

Name: The Ghost of Folly
Director: Edward F. Cline
Released: 1926
Cast: Marvin Loback, Danny O'Shea, Roger Moore, Irving Bacon, Eddie Quillan

1926Edward F. ClineIMDb: /10

Synopsis

The old Wilkins house is deserted and a pair of crooks, posing as real-estate agents, have no wish that it be sold, since it serves their purposes just as it is. To discourage prospective buyers, they rig the house and make it appear to be haunted and have more than its share of ghosts.

Director

Edward F. Cline

Cast

Eddie Quillan

Marvin Loback

Barney Hellum

William McCall

Editor's Choice Analysis

The Ghost of Folly Review: Is This Early Comedy a Hidden Gem or a Forgettable Flop?

Is 'The Ghost of Folly' worth watching today? For fans of silent-era slapstick and the foundational mechanics of cinematic comedy, absolutely, but those seeking narrative depth or ...

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Filmography

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1926

The Ghost of Folly

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ScoreCult MeterScore

50%Popularity76%

#377Archive Rank#694

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The Ghost of Folly FAQ

The movie The Ghost of Folly was directed by Edward F. Cline.

The Ghost of Folly was released in the year 1926.

The Ghost of Folly is a movie from United States.

The Ghost of Folly is categorised as Short, Comedy, Crime, Adventure in the cult cinema archive at Dbcult.

The Ghost of Folly features Eddie Quillan, Marvin Loback, Barney Hellum, William McCall.

The screenplay for The Ghost of Folly was written by Al Giebler, Harry McCoy, Vernon Smith.

If you enjoy The Ghost of Folly, you might also like Neighbors (1920), Uncle Tom Without a Cabin (1919), Cupid's Day Off (1919), When Love Is Blind (1919).

Yes, The Ghost of Folly (1926) is featured in the Dbcult archive as a curated cult cinema title, known for its Short and Comedy qualities.