Comedy ·Fantasy · United States of America · 1944 · 1h 35m

The Canterville Ghost

The Canterville Ghost poster

Director

Cast

Charles Laughton as Sir Simon de Canterville / The Ghost Robert Young as Cuffy Williams Margaret O'Brien as Lady Jessica de Canterville William Gargan as Sergeant Benson Reginald Owen as Lord Canterville Una O'Connor as Mrs. Umney

Crew

Robert H. Planck — Director of Photography Chester W. Schaeffer — Editor George Bassman — Original Music Composer Edwin Blum — Screenplay Oscar Wilde — Story Arthur Field — Producer

Tagline

It puts you in the best of spirits!

Synopsis

The descendent of a ghost imprisoned for cowardice hopes to free the spirit by displaying courage when under duress.

Trailer

The Canterville Ghost — Official Trailer

Official Trailer youtube.com

Mood & Themes

castle liverpool, england

Key Collaborators

Jules Dassin Director Robert H. Planck Director of Photography Chester W. Schaeffer Editor George Bassman Original Music Composer Edwin Blum Screenplay Oscar Wilde Story Arthur Field Producer Fred Valles Costume Design

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