Beware Spooks! (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1939, Beware Spooks! is a comedy film directed by Edward Sedgwick, running about 65 minutes. “What Is He... MAN or MOUTH?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A Coney Island fun house is a major setting of this 1939 comedy in which bumbling detective Joe E. Brown interrupts his honeymoon to pursue a wanted killer.
Who’s in it. Beware Spooks! stars Joe E. Brown as Roy L. Gifford, Mary Carlisle as Betty Lou Gifford, Clarence Kolb as Lester Lewis and Marc Lawrence as Slick Eastman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Beware Spooks! has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Beware Spooks! page.
If you liked it. Fans of Beware Spooks! tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Beware Spooks! (1939)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Beware Spooks! change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Beware Spooks! worth watching?
- Beware Spooks! holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Beware Spooks!?
- Beware Spooks! stars Joe E. Brown, Mary Carlisle, Clarence Kolb, Marc Lawrence and Don Beddoe.
- When was Beware Spooks! released?
- Beware Spooks! was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 65 minutes.