The Canterville Ghost
"It puts you in the best of spirits!"
Originally released in 1944. The Canterville Ghost is a comedy/fantasy film. directed by Jules Dassin.
Starring Charles Laughton, Robert Young, and Margaret O'Brien
Synopsis
The descendent of a ghost imprisoned for cowardice hopes to free the spirit by displaying courage when under duress.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 20, 1944
81 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (43 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
Rags Ragland
as Big Harry Waters
Donald Stuart
as Sir Valentine Williams
Elisabeth Risdon
as Mrs. Polverdine
Frank Faylen
as Lieutenant John Kane
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Canterville Ghost about?
The descendent of a ghost imprisoned for cowardice hopes to free the spirit by displaying courage when under duress.
Who directed The Canterville Ghost?
The Canterville Ghost was directed by Jules Dassin.
How long is The Canterville Ghost?
The Canterville Ghost has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was The Canterville Ghost released?
The Canterville Ghost was released on July 20, 1944 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Canterville Ghost?
The main cast of The Canterville Ghost includes Charles Laughton, Robert Young, Margaret O'Brien, William Gargan, Reginald Owen.