The new track-coach in town conjures up the ghost of an 18th century pirate; together they save an ancient inn from being taken over by crooked men who operate in rigged casinos. Hammy opus from the Disney Studios, right off their assembly-line, is colorful in presentation without being very whimsical. Still, it's not without the requisite G-rated pleasures, silly-funny slapstick, and some laughs. Dean Jones and love-interest Suzanne Pleshette are an easy match, but blustery Peter Ustinov as the besotted spirit could use some lessons in subtlety. Supporting cast (Elsa Lanchester, Richard Deacon, et al) is like a round-up of Disney's stock players. ** from ****
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