Invisible Ghost (1941) A low-budget horror mystery starring Bela Lugosi Director: Joseph H. Lewis Writer: Al Martin Starring: Bela Lugosi, Polly Ann Young, John McGuire Runtime: 64 minutes Country: United States Language: English Genres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller --- 🧾 Synopsis Charles Kessler is a respected man, but harbors a dark secret—he falls into murderous trances whenever he sees his supposedly dead wife wandering the grounds. As a string of murders grips his household, Kessler begins to question his sanity while the authorities close in. The real horror lies in a hidden truth too ghastly for his waking mind to accept. --- 🎭 Cast Bela Lugosi as Charles Kessler Polly Ann Young as Virginia Kessler John McGuire as Ralph Dickson / Paul Clarence Muse as Evans the Butler Betty Compson as Mrs. Kessler Ernie Adams as Jules the Gardener --- 🎞️ Production Notes Directed by Joseph H. Lewis, who later became known for his work in film noir (Gun Crazy, The Big Combo). Produced by Monogram Pictures, a studio known for its low-budget horror films during the 1930s–40s. Shot in under two weeks on a shoestring budget, yet has become notable for its eerie atmosphere and surreal narrative. This film is one of several Monogram-Lugosi collaborations, often grouped with his "Poverty Row" era. --- 🧠 Trivia This film marks an early collaboration between Lugosi and director Joseph H. Lewis, before Lewis rose to fame in noir. Often cited as one of Lugosi’s better Monogram performances, especially in how he portrays a tormented and tragic character. Clarence Muse, a pioneering Black actor, has a rare prominent role as a thoughtful and intelligent butler, a departure from Hollywood stereotypes of the time. Though inexpensive, the film makes clever use of shadows and long takes to build suspense, which later influenced noir aesthetics. Frequently featured in horror box sets and public domain horror compilations, helping maintain its cult legacy. --- #Hashtags #InvisibleGhost #BelaLugosi #ClassicHorror #MonogramPictures #JosephHLewis #1940sThriller #BlackAndWhiteHorror #PublicDomainCinema #GoldenAgeHorror #CultClassic #PsychologicalHorror #ClarenceMuse #LowBudgetGem #FilmNoirInfluence #PovertyRow