Blithe Spirit
“Elvira is the kind of gal who can turn an evening into a night you'll never forget!”
Synopsis
While holding a séance for skeptical novelist Charles Condomine, self-proclaimed 'spiritualist medium' Madame Arcati inadvertently summons the spirit of his deceased first wife Elvira, leading to an increasingly complex love triangle with Ruth, his current wife of five years.
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Blithe Spirit (1945) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-05-25
Top Cast
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Rex Harrison
Charles Condomine
Constance Cummings
Ruth Condomine
Kay Hammond
Elvira Condomine
Margaret Rutherford
Madame Arcati
Hugh Wakefield
Dr. George Bradman
Joyce Carey
Violet Bradman
Jacqueline Clarke
Edith
Marie Ault
Cook (uncredited)
Johnnie Schofield
R.A.C. Man Directing Traffic (uncredited)
Noël Coward
Narrator (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Karlovy Vary International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 3, 1945
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Lean
- Screenplay & Story
- Noël Coward, David Lean, Ronald Neame, Anthony Havelock-Allan
- Original Score
- Richard Addinsell
- Original Title
- Blithe Spirit
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Noel Coward-Cineguild, Two Cities Films, J. Arthur Rank Organisation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Lean
Noël Coward, David Lean, Ronald Neame, Anthony Havelock-Allan
Richard Addinsell
Ronald Neame
Jack Harris
Noël Coward
Department Leadership Roster
David Lean
Director
Noël Coward
Screenplay
Noël Coward
Producer
Richard Addinsell
Original Music Composer
Ronald Neame
Director of Photography
Jack Harris
Editor
David Lean
Screenplay
Ronald Neame
Screenplay
Anthony Havelock-Allan
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Blithe Spirit
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Blithe Spirit about?
While holding a séance for skeptical novelist Charles Condomine, self-proclaimed 'spiritualist medium' Madame Arcati inadvertently summons the spirit of his deceased first wife Elvira, leading to an increasingly complex love triangle with Ruth, his current wife of five years.
Who directed Blithe Spirit?
Blithe Spirit was directed by David Lean.
Who stars in Blithe Spirit?
The principal cast of Blithe Spirit includes Rex Harrison, Constance Cummings, Kay Hammond, Margaret Rutherford, Hugh Wakefield.
When was Blithe Spirit released and how long is it?
Blithe Spirit was released in 1945 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Blithe Spirit?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Blithe Spirit was composed by Richard Addinsell.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Blithe Spirit?
Blithe Spirit holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).