HAUNTED HOUSE (1940) Jackie Moran, Marcia Mae Jones & George Cleveland | Comedy, Crime, Drama | B&W

Haunted House is a 1940 American mystery film directed by Robert F. McGowan and written by Dorothy Davenport. The film stars Jackie Moran, Marcia Mae Jones, George Cleveland, Christian Rub, Henry Hall and John St. Polis. The film was released on July 23, 1940, by Monogram Pictures.

SYNOPSIS
Jimmie, the office boy at the Brownsville Bugle, and Millie, the editor Henshaw's niece, turn amateur detectives to clear a friend accused of murder. They initially suspect a gas station owner, but when he's proven innocent, Henshaw fires Jimmie. Undeterred, Jimmie and Millie then suspect Lawyer Cy Burton. Just as they're about to give up, Millie finds a crucial clue that leads to the hidden fortune of the murdered Mrs. Blake, ultimately solving the case.

CAST & CREW
Jackie Moran as Jimmie Atkins
Marcia Mae Jones as Mildred Henshaw
George Cleveland as Albert Henshaw
Christian Rub as Olaf Jensen
Henry Hall as Cyrus W. 'Cy' Burton
John St. Polis as Simkins
Clarence Wilson as Eph
Mary Carr as Grandma
Jessie Arnold as Mrs. Emily Henshaw
Hooper Atchley as Prosecuting Attorney
Marcelle Ray as Lucy Peters
Buddy Swan as Junior Henshaw

CREW
Directed by: Robert F. McGowan
Screenplay by: Dorothy Davenport
Story by: Jack Leonard, Monte Collins
Produced by: William T. Lackey
Cinematography: Harry Neumann
Edited by: Russell F. Schoengarth
Production company: Monogram Pictures
Distributed by: Monogram Pictures
Release date: July 23, 1940
Running time: 70 minutes
Country: United States
Language: English