The Canterville Ghost
“It puts you in the best of spirits!”
Synopsis
The descendent of a ghost imprisoned for cowardice hopes to free the spirit by displaying courage when under duress.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Canterville Ghost - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-06-08
Top Cast
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Charles Laughton
Sir Simon de Canterville / The Ghost
Robert Young
Cuffy Williams
Margaret O'Brien
Lady Jessica de Canterville
William Gargan
Sergeant Benson
Reginald Owen
Lord Canterville
Una O'Connor
Mrs. Umney
Rags Ragland
Big Harry Waters
Donald Stuart
Sir Valentine Williams
Elisabeth Risdon
Mrs. Polverdine
Frank Faylen
Lieutenant John 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
Jack Lambert
Trigger
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 20, 1944
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jules Dassin
- Screenplay & Story
- Edwin Blum
- Original Score
- George Bassman
- Original Title
- The Canterville Ghost
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jules Dassin
Edwin Blum, Oscar Wilde
George Bassman
Robert H. Planck
Chester W. Schaeffer
Arthur Field
Department Leadership Roster
Jules Dassin
Director
Arthur Field
Producer
George Bassman
Original Music Composer
Robert H. Planck
Director of Photography
Chester W. Schaeffer
Editor
Fred Valles
Costume Design
Edwin Blum
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Canterville Ghost
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Canterville Ghost about?
The descendent of a ghost imprisoned for cowardice hopes to free the spirit by displaying courage when under duress.
Who directed The Canterville Ghost?
The Canterville Ghost was directed by Jules Dassin.
Who stars in The Canterville Ghost?
The principal cast of The Canterville Ghost includes Charles Laughton, Robert Young, Margaret O'Brien, William Gargan, Reginald Owen.
When was The Canterville Ghost released and how long is it?
The Canterville Ghost was released in 1944 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for The Canterville Ghost?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Canterville Ghost was composed by George Bassman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Canterville Ghost?
The Canterville Ghost holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).