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and Kelsoe have broken their promise to leave her girls alone, she charges them for services and damages. Having no money, Burlap decides to use a ghostly Kelsoe to help him cheat at cards and use the winnings to pay off their debts, however when they are accused of cheating a massive fight breaks out. Millie and her girls are arrested, the bordello is trashed and closed, and the King's equerry prevents the royal visit.
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as "the most haunted house in London". Despite its stellar cast of highly respected character actors and its inventive use of special effects, the film proved less successful at the box-office than had been hoped.
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