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The Canterville Ghost

1944, Movie, NR, 95 mins

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This might instead have been called "The Cowardly Ghost," since the title spirit, played by Charles Laughton, is afraid of his own footfalls. Set in England during WW II, the story concerns an ancient English castle where a group of American soldiers are billeted. The lady of the manor is young Jessica de Canterville (Margaret O'Brien), who introduces the Americans to the ghost, a dead relative who has haunted the premises for more than 300 years since the day he was walled ... read more leave a comment
Year: 1944
Rated NR

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Cast
Charles Laughton: Sir Simon de Canterville/the Ghost
Robert Young: Cuffy Williams
Margaret O'Brien: Lady Jessica de Canterville
William Gargan: Sgt. Benson
Reginald Owen: Lord Canterville
Rags Ragland: Big Harry

 

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A ghost (Charles Laughton) who died a coward tries to inspire U.S. GIs to become heroes in...
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Posted: 8/1/2008
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