The Man in the Trunk
1942, English. Directed by Malcolm St. Clair.
He's a howl of a horror who'd rather haunt a lady's boudoir than a house!
The ghost of a murdered man returns to Earth to help a young couple find his killer.
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Malcolm St. ClairDirector
- Lynne RobertsPeggy LaRue
- George HolmesDick Burke
- Raymond WalburnJim Cheevers
- J. Carrol NaishReginald DeWinters
- Dorothy PetersonLola DeWinters
- Eily MalyonAbbie Addison
- Arthur LoftSam Kohler
- Milton ParsonsDoctor Pluma
- Matt McHughDetective Murtha
- Charles CanePolice Lieut. Braley
- Theodore von EltzTheodore Swann
- Joan MarshYvonne Duvalle
Details
- Released
- 19 September 1942
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- John Francis Larkin
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The Man in the Trunk: quick answers
Is The Man in the Trunk worth watching?
The Man in the Trunk doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is The Man in the Trunk?
The Man in the Trunk runs 71 minutes (1h 11m).
Does The Man in the Trunk have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Man in the Trunk. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Man in the Trunk parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Man in the Trunk is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Man in the Trunk on?
The Man in the Trunk isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 19 September 1942. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Man in the Trunk?
If you liked The Man in the Trunk, try Wrong Cops, Song of the Thin Man, Another Thin Man.
Who directed The Man in the Trunk?
The Man in the Trunk (1942) was directed by Malcolm St. Clair and stars Lynne Roberts, George Holmes, Raymond Walburn.