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Three movers, one haunted suit of armor, and Lady Godiva on a horse. What could go wrong?
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The Ghost Talks (1949)

slapstick chaosspooky silliness1940s B-movie cheese

Overview

Comedy

The stooges are movers for an express company and on a rainy night are sent to move some junk, including a suit of armor, from a spooky old house. The armor is haunted by the ghost of Peeping Tom, who has no intention of leaving. The ghost foils the stooges attempts to take the armor, until Lady Godiva shows up and the two ride off together.

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short film

Standout Aspects

Practical Effects

Ghost effects are gloriously cheap and charming.

Acting

Shemp's terrified squeaks are comedy gold.

Best for:Background: Perfect for folding laundry while laughing.·Friends: Group watch for vintage comedy fans.
Jules White

Director

Jules White

ReleasedFeb 3, 1949
Runtime16m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacefast
Intensitylow
Tonelight
Feellight
Columbia Pictures

Top Cast

Moe Howard

Moe Howard

Moe

Larry Fine

Larry Fine

Larry

Shemp Howard

Shemp Howard

Shemp

Phil Arnold

Phil Arnold

Ghost of Peeping Tom (voice)

Nancy Saunders

Nancy Saunders

Lady Godiva (uncredited)

Don Brodie

Don Brodie

Tom the Tailor (uncredited)

Jules White

Jules White

Red Skeleton / Chess-playing Skeleton (voice) (uncredited)

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Trivia

Shemp replaced Curly after his 1946 stroke, and this short captures his distinct nervous energy that fans either love or tolerate.

Cultural

Lady Godiva's ride was a staple of bawdy 1940s comedy, letting censors sweat while audiences got the joke.

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