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The Canterville Ghost

6.919441h 35mNRMovieComedyFantasy

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

DirectorJules Dassin
WritersOscar Wilde·Edwin Blum
ProducerArthur Field

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Cast · Directed by Jules Dassin

CLCharles Laughton
Charles Laughton
Sir Simon de Canterville / The Ghost
RYRobert Young
Robert Young
Cuffy Williams
MOMargaret O'Brien
Margaret O'Brien
Lady Jessica de Canterville
WGWilliam Gargan
William Gargan
Sergeant Benson
ROReginald Owen
Reginald Owen
Lord Canterville
UOUna O'Connor
Una O'Connor
Mrs. Umney
RRRags Ragland
Rags Ragland
Big Harry Waters
DSDonald Stuart
Donald Stuart
Sir Valentine Williams
ERElisabeth Risdon
Elisabeth Risdon
Mrs. Polverdine
FFFrank Faylen
Frank Faylen
Lieutenant John Kane
LHLumsden Hare
Lumsden Hare
Mr. Potts
MMMike Mazurki
Mike Mazurki
Metropolus

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