The Canterville Ghost (1985 film)

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The Canterville Ghost
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GenreFamily
Fantasy
Drama
Comedy
Based on"The Canterville Ghost"
1887 short story
by Oscar Wilde
Written by Oscar Wilde (story)
Screenplay byB.W. Sandefur
Joseph Maurer
Bradley Wigor
Directed by William F. Claxton
Starring Richard Kiley
Jenny Beck
Shelley Fabares
Barry Van Dyke
Mary Wickes
Music by Misha Segal
Country of origin United States
Original languageEnglish
No. of episodes1
Production
Executive producers Joseph Maurer
Bradley Wigor
Producers Sascha Schneider
Linda M. Trescony (associate producer)
Production locationsGreystone Park & Mansion - 905 Loma Vista Drive, Beverly Hills, California
Cinematography Sherman Kunkel
Editor Ed Cotter
Running time56 min.
Release
Original release1985 (1985)

The Canterville Ghost is a 1985 American made-for-television fantasy-comedy film. [1] [2] This is one of many treatments based on Oscar Wilde's 1887 short story, "The Canterville Ghost". [3]

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Plot

The ghost of Sir Simon Canterville has been roaming his castle for centuries. After demonstrating cowardice in life, he must find a brave descendant to obtain rest.

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References

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  2. "The Canterville Ghost | Dove Family Friendly Movie Reviews". Dove.org.
  3. "The Canterville Ghost | Encyclopedia.com". www.encyclopedia.com.