The Phantom of Morrisville () is a Czech comedy film directed by Bořivoj Zeman. It was released in 1966. Plot The movie is a parody on Western mystical thrillers and horror films, in particular—1961 film The Pit and the Pendulum. A musician from the symphony orchestra reads an English thriller novel during the concert, while performing his parts of the Georges Bizet's opera Carmen. The book makes so strong an impression on him that he imagines himself to be the novel's protagonist, Sir Hannibal Morris, an owner of a huge Gothic castle. Then come mysterious murders and disappearances, intrigues, kidnappings, and love. Cast Oldřich Nový as Drummer Emil / Sir Hannibal Morris Květa Fialová as Lady Clarence Hamilton – Hanibal's fiancée Jana Novaková as Mabel – Hanibal's secretary Vít Olmer as Allan Pinkerton Waldemar Matuška as Manuel Díaz – adventurer Jaroslav Marvan as Inspector Brumpby from Scotland Yard František Filipovský as Doctor Stolly Jan Skopeček as Servant John Jaroslav Rozsíval as Dixi Jaroslav Heyduk as Drummond – called 'Ruzenka' Otto Šimánek as Miky – called 'Kuratko' ('Chicken') Vlasta Fabianová as Arabella – the Gray Lady Lubomír Kostelka as Ind Abu – guardian tigers Rudolf Deyl as Coroner Nataša Gollová as Lady White – shelter owner for incorrigible criminal Hamm as The Lead Jannie External links 1966 films 1966 comedy films Czechoslovak black-and-white films Czech comedy films Films set in the 19th century Cultural depictions of Allan Pinkerton Czech parody films 1960s Czech-language films