
Scared Stiff(1953)
“They're making a spook-tacle of themselves!”
Overview
A nightclub singer and his partner escape mobsters by fleeing to Cuba with a beautiful heiress, who has inherited a haunted castle on an isolated island. The trio hunt for a hidden treasure and encounter a ghost, a zombie, and a mysterious killer...
Director
George Marshall
Studio
Paramount Pictures
Cast

Dean Martin
as Larry Todd

Jerry Lewis
as Myron Mertz

Lizabeth Scott
as Mary Carroll

Carmen Miranda
as Carmelita Castinha

George Dolenz
as Mr. Cortega

Dorothy Malone
as Rosie

William Ching
as Tony Warren

Paul Marion
as Ramon Cariso / Francisco Cariso

Jack Lambert
as Zombie
Tony Barr
as Trigger

Leonard Strong
as Shorty

Henry Brandon
as Pierre
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1953
Runtime
1h 48m
Language
English
Rating
6.5 / 10
Production Companies
Paramount Pictures • Wallis-Hazen Inc.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Scared Stiff?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Scared Stiff (1953).
What is Scared Stiff about?▼
A nightclub singer and his partner escape mobsters by fleeing to Cuba with a beautiful heiress, who has inherited a haunted castle on an isolated island. The trio hunt for a hidden treasure and encounter a ghost, a zombie, and a mysterious killer...
Who directed Scared Stiff?▼
Scared Stiff was directed by George Marshall and released in 1953. It is a music, comedy, horror film.
How long is Scared Stiff?▼
Scared Stiff has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).
Who stars in Scared Stiff?▼
The cast of Scared Stiff includes Dean Martin as Larry Todd, Jerry Lewis as Myron Mertz, Lizabeth Scott as Mary Carroll, Carmen Miranda as Carmelita Castinha, George Dolenz as Mr. Cortega and more.
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