The Canterville Ghost
Synopsis
A young American couple inherits an English castle, only to find that it is haunted by the spirit of a disgraced ancestor, doomed to stay on the estate because of his cowardice. The only way he can escape is if one of his descendants performs an heroic act, something he intends to get the husband to do.
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The Canterville Ghost (1988 Animation)
Type: Clip • Published 2014-10-02
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ed Newmann, Monica Kendall
- Screenplay & Story
- Dick Orkin, Christine Coyle Johnson, Oscar Wilde
- Original Score
- George Daugherty
- Original Title
- The Canterville Ghost
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 23m
- Production Studios
- Orkin-Flaum Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ed Newmann, Monica Kendall
Dick Orkin, Christine Coyle Johnson, Oscar Wilde
George Daugherty
Department Leadership Roster
Dick Orkin
Writer
George Daugherty
Original Music Composer
Christine Coyle Johnson
Writer
Ed Newmann
Director
Monica Kendall
Director
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What is The Canterville Ghost about?
A young American couple inherits an English castle, only to find that it is haunted by the spirit of a disgraced ancestor, doomed to stay on the estate because of his cowardice. The only way he can escape is if one of his descendants performs an heroic act, something he intends to get the husband to do.
Who directed The Canterville Ghost?
The Canterville Ghost was directed by Ed Newmann, Monica Kendall.
Who stars in The Canterville Ghost?
The principal cast of The Canterville Ghost includes Brian Cummings, Lewis Arquette, Susan Blu, Janet Waldo, Michael Sheehan.
When was The Canterville Ghost released and how long is it?
The Canterville Ghost was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 23m.
Who composed the musical score for The Canterville Ghost?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Canterville Ghost was composed by George Daugherty.