The Ghost Camera (1933): cast, story & where to watch

1933 · Film · ★ 6

The Ghost Camera poster

Released in 1933, The Ghost Camera is a comedy, thriller, crime and mystery film directed by Bernard Vorhaus, running about 65 minutes. “CHILLS AND THRILLS FOLLOW "THE GHOST CAMERA!"” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. When a photograph is taken at the scene of a murder, the camera is tossed out of a castle window to destroy the evidence and lands in the back of a passing car belonging to chemist John Gray who becomes amateur sleuth after developing the film and goes in search of the woman captured by the photograph. When the camera is stolen from his laboratory, Gray's suspicions are further aroused.

Who’s in it. The Ghost Camera stars Henry Kendall as John Gray, Victor Stanley as Albert Sims, John Mills as Ernest Elton and George Merritt as Police Detective, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Ghost Camera has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Ghost Camera page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Ghost Camera tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Ghost Camera (1933)?
In US, The Ghost Camera is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Ghost Camera worth watching?
The Ghost Camera holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Ghost Camera?
The Ghost Camera stars Henry Kendall, Victor Stanley, John Mills, George Merritt and Felix Aylmer.
When was The Ghost Camera released?
The Ghost Camera was released in 1933, with a runtime of about 65 minutes.