Sylvia and the Ghost
Sylvie et le fantôme
Synopsis
A teenager becomes fixated on a painting of the handsome suitor who died in a duel for her grandmother's love. On her sixteenth birthday, her father hires three men who pretend to be the ghost of the suitor to entertain her. Little do they know, the ghost of the suitor himself is roaming the castle halls.
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Odette Joyeux
Sylvie
François Périer
Ramure, thief
Jean Desailly
Frederick
Jacques Tati
Ghost of Alain de Francigny
Pierre Larquey
Baron Edouard
Julien Carette
Hector, butler
Paul Demange
Counsellor
Marguerite Cassan
Marthe
Lise Topart
Girl
Gabrielle Fontan
Marielle
Rognoni
Damas, antiques seller
Claude Marcy
Countess of Virtues
Louis Salou
Anicet
Ana María Cassan
Girl
Françoise Paillard
Pierre Houssier
Boy
Michel Houssier
Boy
Jean Gabert
Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 14, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Claude Autant-Lara
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean Aurenche
- Original Score
- René Cloërec
- Original Title
- Sylvie et le fantôme
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Écran Français
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Claude Autant-Lara
Jean Aurenche, Alfred Adam
René Cloërec
Philippe Agostini
Madeleine Gug
André Paulvé
Department Leadership Roster
Claude Autant-Lara
Director
René Cloërec
Original Music Composer
Christian Dior
Costume Design
Philippe Agostini
Director of Photography
André Paulvé
Producer
Madeleine Gug
Editor
Jacques Krauss
Production Design
Jean Aurenche
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sylvia and the Ghost
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sylvia and the Ghost about?
A teenager becomes fixated on a painting of the handsome suitor who died in a duel for her grandmother's love. On her sixteenth birthday, her father hires three men who pretend to be the ghost of the suitor to entertain her. Little do they know, the ghost of the suitor himself is roaming the castle halls.
Who directed Sylvia and the Ghost?
Sylvia and the Ghost was directed by Claude Autant-Lara.
Who stars in Sylvia and the Ghost?
The principal cast of Sylvia and the Ghost includes Odette Joyeux, François Périer, Jean Desailly, Jacques Tati, Pierre Larquey.
When was Sylvia and the Ghost released and how long is it?
Sylvia and the Ghost was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Sylvia and the Ghost?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sylvia and the Ghost was composed by René Cloërec.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sylvia and the Ghost?
Sylvia and the Ghost holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).