THE GHOST WALKS is yet another old dark house cheapie that is turning up on cable, after being out of circulation for years. Back in the days of black and white tv and (NO CABLE!) this was one of a block of films local tv stations purchased and ran and ran and ran. We kids loved it, and are still watching, this time thanks to RETRO TV and their Saturday night "Horror Hotel" special. Veteran John Miljan stars in this old dark house killer on the loose adventure, where a theatrical producer and his associates are stranded one stormy night. The lucky guys are surprised by secret passages and sliding doors and lots of thunder. There's also a nice dose of comedy, supplied by fidgety Johnny Arthur.
Both Miljan and Arthur were quite popular actors. Miljan was recruited by Cecil B. DeMille in three of his films, the last being the TEN COMMANDMENTS, playing the Blind One. In 1934 alone he either starred or co-starred in no less than 10 films. Arthur is, perhaps, best known for his appearances in the Our Gang/Little Rascals series playing the picky, complaining father of Darla Hood. Look for pretty June Collyer (sister of tv game show host Bud Collyer), who played the damsel in distress in many 30s thrillers. Directed by the master of quickie thrillers, Frank R. Strayer (VAMPIRE BAT) later to direct most of the BLONDIE comedies. The raving, mad doctor Bwa Ha Ha Ha ending is a hoot and what its all about. Although filmed by an independent company, this was produced at RKO studios, hence the better sets. Beware as there are some grainy (lousy) prints of this camp classic on dvd. Try to get the remastered print, as this is fun to watch and one to add to your oldie collection.
Both Miljan and Arthur were quite popular actors. Miljan was recruited by Cecil B. DeMille in three of his films, the last being the TEN COMMANDMENTS, playing the Blind One. In 1934 alone he either starred or co-starred in no less than 10 films. Arthur is, perhaps, best known for his appearances in the Our Gang/Little Rascals series playing the picky, complaining father of Darla Hood. Look for pretty June Collyer (sister of tv game show host Bud Collyer), who played the damsel in distress in many 30s thrillers. Directed by the master of quickie thrillers, Frank R. Strayer (VAMPIRE BAT) later to direct most of the BLONDIE comedies. The raving, mad doctor Bwa Ha Ha Ha ending is a hoot and what its all about. Although filmed by an independent company, this was produced at RKO studios, hence the better sets. Beware as there are some grainy (lousy) prints of this camp classic on dvd. Try to get the remastered print, as this is fun to watch and one to add to your oldie collection.