Safe and inoffensive fun. Sir Simon of Canterville gets roped into fighting a duel for his cousin, realising he faces certain death he flees the field awash with cowardice. His father is so enraged as to this stain on the family honour he walls Simon up in the castle without food and water until death does strike him down. He is doomed to haunt the Canterville castle until a fellow member of the family can commit…
Top Cast
Charles Laughton
Sir Simon de Canterville / The Ghost
Robert Young
Cuffy Williams
Margaret O'Brien
Lady Jessica de Canterville
William Gargan
Sergeant Benson
Reginald Owen
Lord Canterville
Una O'Connor
Mrs. Umney
Rags Ragland
Big Harry Waters
Donald Stuart
Sir Valentine Williams
Elisabeth Risdon
Mrs. Polverdine
Frank Faylen
Lieutenant John Kane
Lumsden Hare
Mr. Potts
Mike Mazurki
Metropolus
William Moss
Hector
Bobby Readick
Eddie
Marc Cramer
Bugsy McDougle
William Tannen
Jordan
Reviews
An engaging story about a 17th Century cowardly spirit (Charles Laughton) who is condemned to haunt his family's castle until he does something worthy and brave that will release him from his curse. When a group of American soldiers are billeted there during WWII it transpires that one of their number is a distant relative and that maybe he, "Cuffy" (Robert Young), can help him escape his purgatory. It's a fairly…
FAQ about The Canterville Ghost
What is The Canterville Ghost about?
The descendent of a ghost imprisoned for cowardice hopes to free the spirit by displaying courage when under duress.
When was The Canterville Ghost released?
The Canterville Ghost was released in 1944.
What genres does The Canterville Ghost belong to?
The Canterville Ghost is categorised as Comedy, Fantasy.
Who stars in The Canterville Ghost?
The cast of The Canterville Ghost includes Charles Laughton, Robert Young, Margaret O'Brien, William Gargan, Reginald Owen.