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Canterville Ghost (1944)
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Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 9786301967556
Format: Black & White, Full Screen, NTSC, THX
ISBN: 6301967550
Label: MGM (Warner)
Languages: English (Original Language), Analog
Manufacturer: MGM (Warner)
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: MGM (Warner)
Release Date: December 02, 1992
Running Time: 95 minutes
Studio: MGM (Warner)
Theatrical Release Date: 1944-07
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Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - A classic movie
This film is every bit as wonderful as I remember it being from when I saw it as a child. I only wish that it had been available in DVD format. (I worry that the tape will break soon because of its age.
Rating:  - A Wonderfully Ghostly 1940's Comedy!
When 17th Century blowhard Sir Simon de Canterville, born of a pompous but cowardly stock, finds himself in a duel he cannot win, he naturally chickens out. Challenged by the enemy to wall up a potential hiding place, Sir Simon's father unwittingly bricks him into his tomb. But, before the last brick is in place, Simon gives up and begs to be freed. His cruelly proud father refuses and sets a curse upon his doomed son to haunt the castle of the Cantervilles until a descendent baring the family birthmark ... Read More
Rating: - Ghosts, Soldiers, and Little Girls
In England, there is a castle that belonged to the Canterville family, a family known for their cowardice. During the 1600s, one such member Sir Simon of Canterville (Charles Laughton) fled from a duel to defend his brother's honor. His father was so ashamed with his son, that he walled him up to die in the castle. Since then, he was cursed to roam about a night until a member of the family performed a brave act in his honor.
We come to the present day (1943) when a little girl named Jessica ... Read More
Rating: - Frank Y. WWII Era Movie Fan
A great film, and a great slice of the spirit of WWII!
WHEN WILL WE SEE IT OUT ON DVD!
Rating: - Delightful ghost story based on a classic tale
Based on a short story by non other than the legendary Oscar Wilde this version of the "The Canterville Ghost" makes really delightful viewing boasting top notch production values, a superb cast in fine form, and a terrific look that gives the film an appealing and enjoyable appearance.
Being in theory a ghost story the story is full of much well seasoned comedy and really is a film suitable for the whole family to enjoy. I tend to watch this film around Christmas each year and never fail to ... Read More
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