The Ghost and Mrs. Muir
“THE SPIRIT... so willing! THE FLESH... so weak! THE ROMANCE... so wonderful!”
Synopsis
In 1900, young widow Lucy Muir learns that her seaside cottage is haunted and forms a unique relationship with the ghost.
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Axelle Carolyn on THE GHOST AND MRS MUIR
Type: Featurette • Published 2016-06-13
Top Cast
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Gene Tierney
Lucy Muir
Rex Harrison
Capt. Daniel Gregg
George Sanders
Miles Fairley
Edna Best
Martha Huggins
Vanessa Brown
Anna Muir as an Adult
Anna Lee
Mrs. Fairley
Robert Coote
Mr. Coombe
Natalie Wood
Anna Muir as a Child
Isobel Elsom
Angelica Muir
Victoria Horne
Eva Muir
Stuart Holmes
Man Ordered Out of Train Compartment by Captain (uncredited)
Houseley Stevenson
Gardener (uncredited)
Helen Freeman
Author Displaced by Lucy (uncredited)
Whitford Kane
Sproule - London Publisher (uncredited)
Buster Slaven
Enquiries at Sproule's (uncredited)
Will Stanton
Porter (uncredited)
William Stelling
Bill - Anna's Fiance (uncredited)
David Thursby
Mr. Scroggins (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Miami, Florida
Festival / Special Debut
June 18, 1947
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 23, 2005
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph L. Mankiewicz
- Screenplay & Story
- Philip Dunne
- Original Score
- Bernard Herrmann
- Original Title
- The Ghost and Mrs. Muir
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Philip Dunne, R.A. Dick
Bernard Herrmann
Charles Lang
Dorothy Spencer
Fred Kohlmar
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Director
Philip Dunne
Screenplay
Charles Lang
Director of Photography
Fred Kohlmar
Producer
Oleg Cassini
Costume Design
Bernard Herrmann
Original Music Composer
Eleanor Behm
Costume Design
Dorothy Spencer
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Ghost and Mrs. Muir
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What is The Ghost and Mrs. Muir about?
In 1900, young widow Lucy Muir learns that her seaside cottage is haunted and forms a unique relationship with the ghost.
Who directed The Ghost and Mrs. Muir?
The Ghost and Mrs. Muir was directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz.
Who stars in The Ghost and Mrs. Muir?
The principal cast of The Ghost and Mrs. Muir includes Gene Tierney, Rex Harrison, George Sanders, Edna Best, Vanessa Brown.
When was The Ghost and Mrs. Muir released and how long is it?
The Ghost and Mrs. Muir was released in 1947 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for The Ghost and Mrs. Muir?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Ghost and Mrs. Muir was composed by Bernard Herrmann.
Is The Ghost and Mrs. Muir based on a book or true story?
The Ghost and Mrs. Muir is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "R.A. Dick".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Ghost and Mrs. Muir?
The Ghost and Mrs. Muir holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).