Francis in the Haunted House
1956, English. Directed by Charles Lamont.
A ha-ha-haunted house has got 'em! ...and it's every ghost for himself!
Reporter David Prescott becomes unlikely friends with Francis, who is the only witness to a murder. As Prescott finds himself in and out of the police station as a supposedly delirious suspect, he must clear his name with Francis in tow, and set off to the spooky old castle where the real killer waits!
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Charles LamontDirector
- Mickey RooneyDavid Prescott
- Virginia WellesLorna MacLeod
- James FlavinPolice Chief Martin
- Olan SouleDr. Bentley
- Paul CavanaghNeil Frazer
- Mary Ellen KayLorna Ann
- David JanssenPolice Lieutenant Hopkins
- Ralph DumkeMayor Hargrove
- Richard GainesD.A. Reynolds
- Dick WinslowSergeant Arnold
- Charles HorvathMalcolm
- Timothy CareyHugo
Details
- Released
- 9 July 1956
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Herbert H. Margolis, William Raynor
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1953 · 5.2/10
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Francis Joins the WACS
1954 · 6.1/10
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Francis in the Navy
1955 · 5.6/10
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Francis in the Haunted House: quick answers
What should I watch before Francis in the Haunted House?
Watch Francis Goes to West Point (1952), Francis Covers the Big Town (1953), Francis Joins the WACS (1954), and Francis in the Navy (1955) first, plus 2 earlier titles listed on this page.
Is Francis in the Haunted House worth watching?
Francis in the Haunted House doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is Francis in the Haunted House?
Francis in the Haunted House runs 80 minutes (1h 20m).
Does Francis in the Haunted House have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Francis in the Haunted House. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Francis in the Haunted House parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Francis in the Haunted House is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Francis in the Haunted House on?
Francis in the Haunted House isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Francis in the Haunted House?
If you liked Francis in the Haunted House, try Dave Made a Maze, The House with a Clock in Its Walls, Secret Society of Second-Born Royals.
Who directed Francis in the Haunted House?
Francis in the Haunted House (1956) was directed by Charles Lamont and stars Mickey Rooney, Virginia Welles, James Flavin.