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
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1944
Runtime1h 35m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresComedy, Fantasy
Votes47
DirectorJules Dassin
WritersOscar Wilde, Edwin Blum
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.9 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Canterville Ghost
About The Canterville Ghost
The descendent of a ghost imprisoned for cowardice hopes to free the spirit by displaying courage when under duress.
Directed by Jules Dassin, The Canterville Ghost leans on a strong ensemble — Charles Laughton, Robert Young, Margaret O'Brien — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1944.
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