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The Ghost and Mrs. Muir (1947) | Criteria

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The Ghost and Mrs. Muir

English • 1947 • 1h 45m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

Joseph L. Mankiewicz

Drama Fantasy Romance

Synopsis

In 1900, young widow Lucy Muir learns that her seaside cottage is haunted and forms a unique relationship with the ghost.

Included in
February 2024
Position 14
Included in
Interdimensional Romance
Position 4
Included in
Joseph L. Mankiewicz: Talking Pictures
Position 2
Included in
January 2022
Position 29

Credits

Crew

DirectorJoseph L. Mankiewicz

WriterPhilip Dunne

CinematographerCharles Lang

ComposerBernard Herrmann

EditorDorothy Spencer

ProducerFred Kohlmar

Cast

Gene Tierneyas Lucy Muir

Rex Harrisonas Capt. Daniel Gregg

George Sandersas Miles Fairley

as Martha Huggins

Vanessa Brownas Anna Muir as an Adult

Anna Leeas Mrs. Fairley

Robert Cooteas Mr. Coombe

Natalie Woodas Anna Muir as a Child

Isobel Elsomas Angelica Muir

Victoria Horneas Eva Muir

Stuart Holmesas Man Ordered Out of Train Compartment by Captain (uncredited)

Houseley Stevensonas Gardener (uncredited)

Helen Freemanas Author Displaced by Lucy (uncredited)

Whitford Kaneas Sproule - London Publisher (uncredited)

Buster Slavenas Enquiries at Sproule's (uncredited)

Will Stantonas Porter (uncredited)

William Stellingas Bill - Anna's Fiance (uncredited)

David Thursbyas Mr. Scroggins (uncredited)

Heather Wildeas Fairley Maid (uncredited)