The Canterville Ghost (1944) - film review

Comedy / Fantasy

Summary

The Canterville Ghost is an American film comedy first released in 1944, directed by Jules Dassin and Norman Z. McLeod. The film stars Charles Laughton, Robert Young, Margaret O’Brien, William Gargan and Reginald Owen. Our overall rating for this film is: good.

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Director: Jules Dassin, Norman Z. McLeod
Script: Oscar Wilde, Edwin Blum
Photo: Robert H. Planck, William H. Daniels
Music: George Bassman
Cast: Charles Laughton (Sir Simon de Canterville), Robert Young (Cuffy Williams), Margaret O’Brien (Lady Jessica de Canterville), William Gargan (Sergeant Benson), Reginald Owen (Lord Canterville), Rags Ragland (Big Harry), Una O’Connor (Mrs. Umney), Donald Stuart (Sir Valentine Williams), Elisabeth Risdon (Mrs. Polverdine), Frank Faylen (Lieutenant Kane), Lumsden Hare (Mr. Potts), Mike Mazurki (Metropolus), William Moss (Hector), Bobby Readick (Eddie), Marc Cramer (Bugsy McDougle), William Tannen (Jordan), Peter Lawford (Anthony de Canterville), Harry Allen (Mr. Cawthorne at Party), Jimmy Aubrey (Chimney Sweep)
Country: USA
Language: English
Runtime: 95 min; B&W

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