The Canterville Ghost

Nan
1h 35m
1944
6.721 /10 (43)

It puts you in the best of spirits!

Overview

The descendent of a ghost imprisoned for cowardice hopes to free the spirit by displaying courage when under duress.

Country : United States of America
Languages : English
Released Date: 1944-07-20

Top Billed 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

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