Ghost Breakers

Pros: Bob Hope demonstrates the basis of his Legend, Paulette Goddard and Willie Best shine also.

Cons: Age cannot dim the luster of this movie.

The Bottom Line: See some early but well executed "morphing" when the ghost appears, excellent makeup on the Zombie, and a generally great movie. You can't lose with this one. Go for it!

Review: Thank God for those people who believe in the potential of old movies upgraded to DVD! This particular one is, of course, The Ghost Breakers. Produced and distributed by Paramount Studios, this was the second pairing of Bob Hope and...

Pros: It's preposterous, funny, and the restoration on DVD is good quality.

Cons: The black manservant stereotype will understandably be offensive to some

The Bottom Line: A charming visit to the era of the World War II generation. This funny film holds its own after 60 years, in addition to its historical interest

Review: This fast-paced mystery / comedy tale of a young woman's trip to Cuba to claim her inheritance of a haunted castle holds up well, even after 60 years of cinematic "progress" (contrast this delightful 1940 hit with the more recent Blade II, and judge for ...