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| Directors: Jules Dassin, Norman Z. Mcleod
Actors: Charles Laughton, Robert Young, Margaret O'brien, William Gargan, Reginald Owen
Studio: MGM (Warner)
Buy Used: $21.99
New (3) Used (9) Collectible (3) from $21.99
Rating:  10 reviews
Sales Rank: 51
Format: Black & White, Full Screen, Ntsc, Thx
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Media: VHS Tape
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 95 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 4.2 x 1.1
ISBN: 6301967550
UPC: 027616187338
EAN: 9786301967556
ASIN: 6301967550
Theatrical Release Date: July 1944
Release Date: December 2, 1992
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 6-10 of 10
 Frank Y. WWII Era Movie Fan April 8, 2006
Francis G. Yusko (Spotswood, N.J. United States)
2 out of 4 found this review helpful
A great film, and a great slice of the spirit of WWII!
WHEN WILL WE SEE IT OUT ON DVD!
A Wonderfully Ghostly 1940's Comedy! September 9, 2007
Monty Moonlight (TX)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
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 wears Simon's ring while performing an act of courage. Only then will Sir Simon's ghost be allowed to rest.
Flash forward to WWII, when a group of U.S. soldiers are sent to Canterville Castle to be housed. Six-year-old Lady Jessica de Canterville is the present owner and is eager to greet the Americans she expects to be cowboys and Indians. Acting as a proper and charming host the soldiers are immediately endeared to, Lady Jessica soon finds herself telling the men of the castle's ghostly presence. One young soldier in particular, Cuffy Williams, is not so quick to believe the strange tale, but the soldiers soon see the specter for themselves and hi-jinks ensue. After Cuffy and Lady Jessica befriend the frazzled spirit of Sir Simon, he relays to them his plight, and upon discovering the birthmark on Cuffy's neck, the pair agree to help set the old ghost at rest. This proves more difficult than it sounds, for everyone wonders if his first encounter with the Nazis will cause Cuffy to turn coward in the finest Canterville family tradition!
1944's "The Canterville Ghost" puts a wartime spin on the Oscar Wild tale with very pleasant results. The movie is about as 1940's as it gets, with wonderfully clean humor and plenty of heart, a delightfully swingin' party scene, U.S. vs. Nazi action, and an extremely charming and recognizable cast headed by Margaret O'Brien, Robert Young, and Charles Laughton. O'Brien is really the star of the show and at her very sweetest as little Lady Jessica, but Young and Laughton are not to be overlooked as the extremely likeable Cuffy and the humorously winning Sir Simon respectively. If you have a taste for 30's and 40's family fare, this is one for your shelf. It's sure to make you smile a lot. A shame it is not yet available on DVD!
 A classic movie January 28, 2008
Linda A. Malcor (Lake Forest, CA USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
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.
Cowardly Ghost! August 4, 2008
Mom & Pop Allison (Coweta,Oklahoma)
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
I saw this black & white movie Canterville Ghost(1944) years ago. The cowardly ghost was funny. I was excited to find it on Amazon. The ghost tries to scare the guest instead they scare the cowardly ghost. Once again I enjoyed watching it but it wasn't as funny as I remembered. I also purchased the newer version in color of Canterville Ghost(1986)staring John Gielgud, Ted Wass, Andrea Marcovicci, and Alyssa Milano. This Canterville ghost wants the new owners out and is very mischief. We enjoyed both movies.
WHY IS THIS NOT OUT ON DVD??????????? November 5, 2008
Philly (Philadelphia, PA United States)
Can some genius at Warner Bros (who now owns these great MGM titles) tell me why this in not out on DVD and yet other films are on their 3 or 4 editions????
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