A Place of One's Own
“James Mason brings his genius to the strangest love story that ever haunted two hearts”
Synopsis
An elderly couple move into an old, supposedly haunted abandoned house. A young girl comes to live with the pair as a companion for the wife. However, soon the girl is possessed by the spirit of another girl, a wealthy woman who had once lived in the house but who had been murdered there.
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A Place of Ones Own 1945 clip
Type: Clip • Published 2017-04-18
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Margaret Lockwood
Annette Allenby
James Mason
Henry Smedhurst
Barbara Mullen
Emilie Smedhurst
Dennis Price
Dr. Robert Selbie
Helen Haye
Florence Manning-Tutthorn
Michael Shepley
Alistair Manning-Tutthorn
Dulcie Gray
Sarah
Ernest Thesiger
Dr. Richard Marsham
Henry B. Longhurst
Inspector Barlowe
Moore Marriott
George
O.B. Clarence
Perkins
Helen Goss
Rosie - the Barmaid
Edie Martin
Cook
Gus McNaughton
P.C. Hargreaves
Muriel George
Nurse
John Turnbull
Sir Roland Jervis
Clarence Wright
Brighouse
Aubrey Mallalieu
Canon Mowbray
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 7, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bernard Knowles
- Screenplay & Story
- Brock Williams
- Original Title
- A Place of One's Own
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Gainsborough Pictures, J. Arthur Rank Organisation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bernard Knowles
Brock Williams, Osbert Sitwell
Stephen Dade
Charles Knott
R. J. Minney, Maurice Ostrer
Department Leadership Roster
Bernard Knowles
Director
Brock Williams
Screenplay
R. J. Minney
Producer
Stephen Dade
Director of Photography
Elizabeth Haffenden
Costume Design
Charles Knott
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 A Place of One's Own
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What is A Place of One's Own about?
An elderly couple move into an old, supposedly haunted abandoned house. A young girl comes to live with the pair as a companion for the wife. However, soon the girl is possessed by the spirit of another girl, a wealthy woman who had once lived in the house but who had been murdered there.
Who directed A Place of One's Own?
A Place of One's Own was directed by Bernard Knowles.
Who stars in A Place of One's Own?
The principal cast of A Place of One's Own includes Margaret Lockwood, James Mason, Barbara Mullen, Dennis Price, Helen Haye.
When was A Place of One's Own released and how long is it?
A Place of One's Own was released in 1945 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Is A Place of One's Own based on a book or true story?
A Place of One's Own is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Osbert Sitwell".
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Place of One's Own?
A Place of One's Own holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).