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The Ghost and Mrs. Muir (1947)
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Release Date:
26 June 1947 (USA)
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Is Lucy Muir's love really a ghost, or is it a man of flesh and blood she yearns for?
Plot:
In 1900, a young widow finds her seaside cottage is haunted...and forms a unique relationship with the ghost. full summary | full synopsis
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Nominated for Oscar.
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This ole house is haunted
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Cast
(Complete credited cast)| Gene Tierney | ... | Lucy Muir | |
| Rex Harrison | ... | Capt. Daniel Gregg | |
| George Sanders | ... | Miles Fairley | |
| Edna Best | ... | Martha Huggins | |
| Vanessa Brown | ... | Anna Muir as an Adult | |
| Anna Lee | ... | Mrs. Miles Fairley | |
| Robert Coote | ... | Mr. Coombe | |
| Natalie Wood | ... | Anna Muir as a Child | |
| Isobel Elsom | ... | Angelica, Mother-in-law | |
| Victoria Horne | ... | Eva, Sister-in-law |
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104 min
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1.37 : 1 more
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Mono (Western Electric Recording)
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Canada:14+ (Ontario) |
USA:Approved (certificate #11840) |
Canada:G (video rating) |
Finland:K-16 |
UK:U
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The word "muir" means "the sea" in Gaelic. Many times sailors are said to have been "married" to the sea, or that the only woman they ever loved was the sea.
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Revealing mistakes: At the beach, a man carves Anna Muir's name into a post buried in the shore and much is made of the fact that every ship passing by will see it forever. But the side of the post he carves her name in faces inland, meaning no one on a passing ship will ever see it. The name wasn't carved into both sides, either - Anna's mother Mrs. Muir has to walk around to inland side to see it.
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Captain Gregg:
No woman has ever been the worse for knowing me.
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Referenced in "Reba: The Ghost and Mrs. Hart (#3.7)" (2003)
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Joseph L. Mankiewicz was the right choice for directing this film. He created a film that survived the passage of time. The R. A. Dick's novel was adapted by Philip Dunne. "The Ghost and Mrs. Muir" is blessed with one of Bernard Herrmann's best film scores. The music greatly enhances what one is watching on the screen. Charles Lang's cinematography gives the illusion we are somewhere on a remote spot of England, when in reality the film was shot in California!
"The Ghost and Mrs. Muir" gave its star, Gene Tierney, one of the best roles of her career, after "Laura". Ms. Tierney had the fragility to portray Lucy Muir, the plucky young widow that decides to move to the coast against her in-laws wishes. The idea of the film plays well as it unfolds because obviously, it's all in Mrs. Muir's mind all what she is experiencing.
Rex Harrison's Capt. Daniel Gregg was also one of his best opportunities as a leading man in the movies. Mr. Harrison is perfect as the crusty old seaman that refuses to abandon his beloved home overlooking a beautiful view of the sea. Mr. Harrison plays well opposite Ms. Tierney; their chemistry works well because it combines his rugged good looks and her beauty.
The supporting players are good under Mr. Mankiewicz' direction. George Sanders, Edna Best, Natalie Wood, Robert Coote, Vanessa Brown, all give good performances and enhance the film.
This film will always be a favorite for fans, young and old.