Synopsis:

Tony, bungling detective always behind with the rent, joins up with Frank, an even more destitute chap. Finally they are presented with their big chance: investigate the alleged presence of ghosts, vampires and the like in an old house which has been left to an orphanage. Having received an advance, Tony and Frank settle in, but Frank is terrorized by apparitions which Tony cannot see, until the situation becomes terrifying for him as well. However, they eventually discover that it is a rouse devised by certain family members so they do not lose their inheritance. The usual chaos is followed by a happy but bizarre ending.