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Short animated comedy

The Friendly Ghost (1945): Cast

The Friendly Ghost (1945) movie poster

The Friendly Ghost is a 1945 short animated comedy directed by Izzy Sparber, starring Alan Shay as Casper (voice) (uncredited), Jack Mercer and Mae Questel. It runs 9 minutes.

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The Friendly Ghost (1945) movie poster
Released
Runtime
9 min
Director
Izzy Sparber
Genres
Animation , Comedy , Family
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Friendly Ghost About?

The premise of The Friendly Ghost without spoilers.

Casper struggles to find friends who won’t run away scared when they meet him.

The Friendly Ghost Themes & Keywords

· 12 tags
  • casper the friendly ghost character
  • character name as title
  • four word title
  • 1940s
  • ghost
  • friendly ghost
  • three word title
  • suicide attempt
  • bindle stick
  • based on comic
  • noveltoon
  • based on book
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Cast & crew

The Friendly Ghost Cast & Characters

Alan Shay leads the cast as Casper (voice) (uncredited), with Jack Mercer as Ghost / Rooster (voice) (uncredited) and Mae Questel as Johnny (voice) (uncredited). Directed by Izzy Sparber; 5 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The Friendly Ghost

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From the director

More from Izzy Sparber

More films directed by Izzy Sparber: Chew Chew Baby, Hooky Spooky, Patriotic Popeye and The Crystal Brawl.

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Cars

Cars in The Friendly Ghost

12 cars on screen, including the 1939 Buick Special and the 1941 Buick Super.

All 12 cars
  • 1939 Buick Special in The Friendly Ghost 1939 Buick Special Minor role
  • 1941 Buick Super in The Friendly Ghost 1941 Buick Super Minor role
  • 1931 Buick Series 50 in The Friendly Ghost 1931 Buick Series 50 Background role
  • 1933 Checker Model T in The Friendly Ghost 1933 Checker Model T Background role
Details

The Friendly Ghost Also Known As

6 alternative titles, including “Casper: The Friendly Ghost” and “Der nette Geist Casper”.

Also known as
  • Casper: The Friendly Ghost
  • Der nette Geist Casper
  • Casper Le Gentil Fantôme
  • Casper der freundliche Geist
  • Casper, a barátságos szellem
  • O Fantasminha Camarada

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FAQ

The Friendly Ghost FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Friendly Ghost, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Friendly Ghost?

The Friendly Ghost runs 9 minutes.

When was The Friendly Ghost released?

The Friendly Ghost was released on November 16, 1945.

Who directed The Friendly Ghost?

The Friendly Ghost was directed by Izzy Sparber.

More films by Izzy Sparber

Who is in the cast of The Friendly Ghost?

The Friendly Ghost stars Alan Shay as Casper (voice) (uncredited), Jack Mercer as Ghost / Rooster (voice) (uncredited) and Mae Questel as Johnny (voice) (uncredited), among 5 credited actors.

Does The Friendly Ghost have a post-credit scene?

No. The Friendly Ghost has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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