The Canterville Ghost (1974)
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- 1h 0min
- Comedy, Family
- 10 Mar 1975 (USA)
- TV Movie
The poor ghost of Sir Simon de Canterville (David Niven) has been roaming his castle searching in vain for a brave descendant who will release him from the Canterville curse by performing a brave deed. An American family moves in and finds...
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| Isla Blair | ... |
Lady Stutfield
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| Maurice Evans | ... |
Lord Canterville
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| James Whitmore | ... |
Hyram B. Otis
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| Audra Lindley | ... |
Mrs. Otis
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| Lynne Frederick | ... |
Virginia Otis
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Robert Doran | ... |
Jefferson 'Stars' Otis
(as Bobby Doran)
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Christopher Morris | ... |
Lincoln 'Stripes' Otis
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| Flora Robson | ... |
Mrs. Umney
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| David Niven | ... |
The Ghost - Sir Simon de Canterville
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| Nicholas Jones | ... |
Charles, Duke of Cheshire
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Elizabeth Tyrrell | ... |
Lady Canterville
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Ronald Russell | ... |
Rector
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Directed by
| Robin Miller | ||
Written by
| Oscar Wilde | ... | (story) |
| Robin Miller | ... | (adapted by) |
Produced by
| Timothy Burrill | ... | producer |
| Joseph Cates | ... | producer |
| Patrick Dromgoole | ... | executive producer |
| Michael Towers | ... | associate producer |
Music by
| Carl Davis | ||
Production Design by
| Voytek | ||
Art Department
| Cyril Bennet | ... | stagehand-rigger/driver (uncredited) |
| Gordon Brewer | ... | construction manager (uncredited) |
| Alan Burnham | ... | carpenter (uncredited) |
| Tom Fudge | ... | stagehand-rigger/driver (uncredited) |
| George Hurst | ... | foreman stagehand-rigger/driver (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Anne Bailey | ... | costume supervisor (uncredited) |
Production Companies
- HTV West
- Buricia Productions (with)
- Polytel
Distributors
- ITV - Independent Television (1974) (United Kingdom) (tv)
- National Broadcasting Company (NBC) (1975) (United States) (tv)
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The poor ghost of Sir Simon de Canterville (David Niven) has been roaming his castle searching in vain for a brave descendant who will release him from the Canterville curse by performing a brave deed. An American family moves in and finds the ghost amusing, but a young girl in the family can release him - if she dares. |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | David Niven and Lynne Frederick became close friends after working together on this movie. See more » |
| Goofs | When Virginia returns from the Garden of Death. After lighting strikes and right before Virginia walks into the frame, the boom mic can be briefly seen moving at the top right of frame as it moves out of the shot. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Version of The Canterville Ghost (1944). See more » |