The Ghost and Mr. Chicken
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Movie Reviews of The Ghost and Mr. Chicken
Movie Review: Ghost and Mr. Chicken
Summary: 5 Stars
Luther Heggs is a mild mannered typesetter just waiting to break out and show the world that he can be a reporter. When the nervous, shy, and loveable bug-eyed reporter wanna be is dared to spend the night in the old haunted Simmons mansion, he feels this is his chance. There are a lot of strange things that happen in this old house. People recount of hearing creepy organ music wondering if the unsolved murder victim is haunting the old house. The newspaper editor thinks it is a wonderful idea, and decides to give Luther the chance he has been dreaming about since the anniversary of the murder/suicide is approaching. When Luther spends the fated night, he barely makes it past midnight tearing from the house spouting tales of a ghost playing the organ, shears embedded in a portrait, and secret passage ways. When Luther tries to prove the events he experienced in the house, he ends up looking like a fool when they cannot be recreated. As he solves the mystery, he takes the whole audience along for the ride.
Don Knotts is superb in this movie! His physical comedic skills could not be done any better. The supporting cast brought together for this film was very well cast. Some of the cast members will also be familiar to those that have followed Knotts career with Andy Griffith.
Movie Review: "ATTA BOY, LUTHER!"
Summary: 5 Stars
Like others who have posted, I saw this movie when it came out in the 1960's. I was a teenager then and absolutely LOVED this movie. Don Knotts had a way about him that was uniquely all his own; a way that just naturally made people love him and laugh at him.
But of all the things that might be remembered about this movie, the one that has stood out in my mind all these past 40+ years is... every now & then during the movie you hear a loud, emphatic voice blurt out -- "ATTA BOY, LUTHER!" -- but you never see the face of the guy who says it; at least, to the best of my remembrance I don't think you ever see him.
"The Ghost And Mr. Chicken" was made during the time when most comedies were light-hearted and fit for the whole family to watch... AND... THEY WERE ACTED OUT BY GENUINELY TALENTED INDIVIDUALS, in contradistinction to the continual display of imposters and comedian-wanna-be's seen on TV and movie screens of today.
I was very saddened when I heard of Don Knotts' passing. But he will continue to live in the hearts of so many people who love him to this day.
"ATTA BOY, DON!"
Movie Review: Why don't you run up an alley and holler fish!
Summary: 5 Stars
I have a fond place in my heart for this movie, so I'll try to be straight with this review. I've been watching this movie since I was a kid and I can't say enough good things about it. Don Knotts breakout performance. This and Mr. Limpit and How To Frame A Figg are like the Knotts trinity. Sure, Apple Dumpling Gang and Private Eyes were good too, but this is the crown jewel. I introduced this movie to my daughters and my younger one loved it, just as I did when I first saw it all those years ago. Fast-paced and hilarious, Knotts just keeps 'em coming. Just mortar, stone and wood! Shears in the throat! I know the dialogue like the back of my hand. All the characters fit so well together. So visit Rachel, Kansas and see what's going on in the old Simmons' house and hell, spend the 20th anniversary of the murder/suicide along with Luther Haig and a gaggle of side-splitting situations. Enjoy, for they don't make movies like this any more.Movie Review: spooky fun
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a Don Knotts classic. The idea for "The Ghost and Mr. Chicken" was suggested by Andy Griffith. The Andy episode in which the "old Rimshaw house" was the central focus was the basis for the movie. Knotts is at his shakiest best as Luther Heggs, a timid typesetter at the local newspaper who, on a dare, spends the night at the "haunted" Simmons murder mansion. Needless to say chaos ensues. When he tries to prove just how haunted the old house is to the townspeople, nothing happens the way it did the night he spent there. But, with the help of Alma Parker (Joan Staley) Luther is able to get to the bottom of the mystery once and for all.
People from "The Andy Griffith Show" make appearances. From Hal Smith (Otis) playing, what else, the town drunk, to Everett Greenbaum who wrote for the Andy show as well as one of the writers of the movie, shouting "Atta boy, Luther!" "The Ghost and Mr. Chicken" is great family fun.
Movie Review: Even the fun is frightening!
Summary: 5 Stars
What more can be said for this film? "The Ghost and Mr. Chicken" is such a nostalgic picture of small town life (as is "The Music Man") as it is a family horror-mystery. The cast, led by Knotts is terrific, the production full of charm, and the musical score by the estimable Vic Mizzy, perfect. Despite the low budget, it looks like every penny got on the screen, and the film was a hit, so much so that it led to other Knotts vehicles such as "The Reluctant Astronaut" and "The Shakiest Gun in the West". They were enjoyable as well, but nothing tops this one! It was available as a widescreen DVD a couple of years ago, but it's no longer in print. It is now available as part of a set called "The Don Knotts Reluctant Hero" package. It's well worth getting while it still can be gotten! The original theatrical trailer is included, and the enhanced print is beautiful. And remember: "He saw those things!". [phillindholm]