Invisible Ghost
Out of the darkness comes the ear-piercing cry of a terrified girl...
NR 1941 · 64 min · ★ 5.3 · Horror, Crime, Thriller
The town's leading citizen becomes a homicidal maniac after his wife deserts him.
Directed by Joseph H. Lewis · Written by Al Martin
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Bela Lugosi Dr. Charles Kessler -
Polly Ann Young Virginia Kessler -
John McGuire Ralph Dickson / Paul Dickson -
Clarence Muse Evans the Butler -
George Pembroke Lt. Williams -
Betty Compson Mrs. Kessler -
Ernie Adams Jules Mason, caretaker -
Ottola Nesmith Mrs. Mason -
Terry Walker Cecile Mannix, maid -
Fred Kelsey Detective Ryan -
Jack Mulhall Jim, a detective -
Fred Aldrich Guard at Ralph's Execution (uncredited)
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