Hold That Ghost

The story moves between a working gas station where the two protagonists work, the high-class Chez Glamour nightclub where a showbiz life seems possible, and Moose Matson's derelict Forrester's Club tavern that becomes the central setting after the inheritance. The tavern is packed with oddities — a hidden gambling setup, a mysterious basement, and a haunting vibe as the crew encounters ghostly presences. These locations contrast the glitzy showbiz world with a bleak, crime-linked backroom that drives the comedy-and-mystery plot.

👻 Ghostly Mystery

The tavern is said to be haunted, and unexplained happenings punctuate the night as strange corpses appear and disappear. The film blends slapstick with suspense as characters chase clues about Moose Matson’s stash. The 'ghostly' occurrences create misdirection rather than real supernatural danger, underscoring how fear and confusion can mask human treachery. The atmosphere uses the ghost motif to propel the plot and jokes alike.

💰 Treasure & Greed

Moose Matson’s cryptic will and the treasure hidden in his estate set off a scramble among gangsters and the main duo. The idea that money can ‘be kept in his head’ drives a caper that turns a tavern into a money-focused battlefield. The quest for wealth exposes loyalties and greed, while the hiding place (a stuffed moose head) becomes a comic MacGuffin. The hijinks resolve when the treasure is repurposed to transform the tavern.

🎭 Showbiz & Transformation

Chuck and Ferdie chase a better life in show business, slipping from gas station attendants to potential club owners. The film features live performances by Ted Lewis and The Andrews Sisters, and a plan to reopen the tavern as a health resort with entertainment. The meta-theme highlights how entertainment can save an unlikely business and provides a vehicle for humor and song. The transformation also parallels the characters’ personal growth and ambitions.