Enchantment
“JUST ABOUT THE MOST WONDERFUL LOVE STORY EVER FILMED!”
Synopsis
Roland Dane finally retires to the house he was brought up in. Lost in thoughts of his lost love Lark, he does not want to be disturbed in his last days. However, the appearance of his niece and her subsequent romance with Lark's nephew causes him to reevaluate his life and offer some advice so the young couple doesn't make the same mistake he did, all those years ago.
Top Cast
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David Niven
Roland Dane
Teresa Wright
Lark Ingoldsby
Evelyn Keyes
Grizel Dane
Farley Granger
Pax Masterson
Jayne Meadows
Selina Dane
Leo G. Carroll
Proutie
Philip Friend
Pelham Dane
Shepperd Strudwick
Marchese Del Laudi
Henry Stephenson
General Fitzgerald
Colin Keith-Johnston
The Eye
Gigi Perreau
Lark as a Child
Peter Miles
Rollo as a Child
Sherlee Collier
Selina as a Child
Warwick Gregson
Pelham as a Child
Marjorie Rhodes
Mrs. Sampson
Edmund Breon
Uncle Bunny
Gerald Oliver Smith
Willoughby
Melville Cooper
Jeweler
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 25, 1948
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Irving Reis
- Screenplay & Story
- John Patrick
- Original Score
- Hugo Friedhofer
- Original Title
- Enchantment
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Samuel Goldwyn Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Irving Reis
John Patrick, Rumer Godden
Hugo Friedhofer
Gregg Toland
Daniel Mandell
Samuel Goldwyn
Department Leadership Roster
Irving Reis
Director
John Patrick
Screenplay
Samuel Goldwyn
Producer
Gregg Toland
Director of Photography
Daniel Mandell
Editor
Mary Wills
Costume Design
Hugo Friedhofer
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Enchantment
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Enchantment about?
Roland Dane finally retires to the house he was brought up in. Lost in thoughts of his lost love Lark, he does not want to be disturbed in his last days. However, the appearance of his niece and her subsequent romance with Lark's nephew causes him to reevaluate his life and offer some advice so the young couple doesn't make the same mistake he did, all those years ago.
Who directed Enchantment?
Enchantment was directed by Irving Reis.
Who stars in Enchantment?
The principal cast of Enchantment includes David Niven, Teresa Wright, Evelyn Keyes, Farley Granger, Jayne Meadows.
When was Enchantment released and how long is it?
Enchantment was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Enchantment?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Enchantment was composed by Hugo Friedhofer.
Is Enchantment based on a book or true story?
Enchantment is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Rumer Godden".