The True Story Behind the Ghost in the Movie Three Men and a Baby
Fans have heard rumors of a ghost being captured on film during a scene from this 1988 comedy. Was it a real ghost?
Paranormal tales on film sets have been part of Hollywood since its early days. Rumors of a ghostly figure that haunted the old Stage 28 at Universal Studios still circulate among older members of production crews. Even more terrifying, stories of unexplained fires and on-set injuries surrounded the making of the 1973 film “The Exorcist.” From beliefs in cursed films like “Poltergeist” and “The Amityville Horror” to on-set fatalities like those on “The Twilight Zone,” there’s no shortage of spooky lore, sometimes even more frightening than the films produced.
With so much horror and gore in Hollywood, one might not expect a comedic film to be the subject of a ghost story. But that’s certainly the case with the 1987 comedy “Three Men and a Baby.” The film, directed by Leonard Nimoy, follows the antics of Ted Danson, Steve Guttenberg, and Tom Selleck, who find themselves having an infant unexpectedly placed into their care.
An insipid storyline? Absolutely. But in spite of a budget of $11M, the film was a hit, earning $170M in box office receipts. It also spawned a sequel three years later…
