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Vaimoni kummittelee

Original title: Blithe Spirit
  • 19451945
  • K-16K-16
  • 1h 36m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
7K
YOUR RATING
Vaimoni kummittelee (1945)
Official Trailer
Play trailer2:28
1 Video
92 Photos
ComedyFantasy

A man and his second wife are haunted by the ghost of his first wife.A man and his second wife are haunted by the ghost of his first wife.A man and his second wife are haunted by the ghost of his first wife.

IMDb RATING
7.1/10
7K
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  • Director
    • David Lean
  • Writers
    • David Lean(adapted for the screen by)
    • Ronald Neame(adapted for the screen by)
    • Anthony Havelock-Allan(adapted for the screen by)
  • Stars
    • Rex Harrison
    • Constance Cummings
    • Kay Hammond
  • Director
    • David Lean
  • Writers
    • David Lean(adapted for the screen by)
    • Ronald Neame(adapted for the screen by)
    • Anthony Havelock-Allan(adapted for the screen by)
  • Stars
    • Rex Harrison
    • Constance Cummings
    • Kay Hammond
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 77User reviews
    • 53Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 Oscar
      • 1 win & 1 nomination total

    Videos1

    Blithe Spirit
    Trailer 2:28
    Blithe Spirit

    Photos92

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    Rex Harrison, Constance Cummings, and Kay Hammond in Vaimoni kummittelee (1945)
    Rex Harrison in Vaimoni kummittelee (1945)
    Rex Harrison in Vaimoni kummittelee (1945)
    Rex Harrison and Margaret Rutherford in Vaimoni kummittelee (1945)
    Constance Cummings and Kay Hammond in Vaimoni kummittelee (1945)
    Jacqueline Clarke in Vaimoni kummittelee (1945)
    Jacqueline Clarke and Margaret Rutherford in Vaimoni kummittelee (1945)
    Jacqueline Clarke in Vaimoni kummittelee (1945)

    Top cast

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    Rex Harrison
    Rex Harrison
    • Charles Condomine
    Constance Cummings
    Constance Cummings
    • Ruth Condomine
    Kay Hammond
    Kay Hammond
    • Elvira Condomine
    Margaret Rutherford
    Margaret Rutherford
    • Madame Arcati
    Hugh Wakefield
    Hugh Wakefield
    • Dr. George Bradman
    Joyce Carey
    Joyce Carey
    • Violet Bradman
    Jacqueline Clarke
    Jacqueline Clarke
    • Edith
    • (as Jaqueline Clarke)
    Marie Ault
    Marie Ault
    • Cook
    • (uncredited)
    Noël Coward
    Noël Coward
    • Narrator
    • (uncredited)
    Johnnie Schofield
    • R.A.C. Man Directing Traffic
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • David Lean
    • Writers
      • David Lean(adapted for the screen by)
      • Ronald Neame(adapted for the screen by)
      • Anthony Havelock-Allan(adapted for the screen by)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Writer and director Sir David Lean and cinematographer Ronald Neame decided not to use double exposure to create Elvira's ghostly appearances. Instead, Lean created an enormous set that allowed Kay Hammond to move freely in each shot. Hammond wore fluorescent green clothes, make-up, and a wig, with bright red lipstick and fingernail polish. Each time she moved, a special light would be directed on her, allowing her figure to glow even in dimly-lit scenes and giving her an otherworldly appearance.
    • Goofs
      After the séance when Elvira first appears, she flops onto the settee by the fire. As her dress billows, it can be seen that the green ghostly make up ends half way up her leg, showing normal skin above the make up line.
    • Quotes

      Charles Condomine: It's discouraging to think how many people are shocked by honesty and how few by deceit.

    • Crazy credits
      The voice at the end of the credits page that utters, "We are quite, quite WRONG!" is Noël Coward's.
    • Connections
      Featured in Neiti Marplen tapaus (2012)
    • Soundtracks
      Always
      (uncredited)
      Written by Irving Berlin
      Sung by Jacqueline Clarke

    User reviews77

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    Featured review
    Another Lean classic
    Has David Lean made a bad film? Not to my knowledge, no! This one is quite fun, I revisited the picture recently and even though I don't like it as much as the masterpiece Oliver Twist, Blithe Spirit is excellent fun for the whole family.

    The acting is tremendous, it's mindblowing. Although the dialogue is rather upper class, I quite enjoy it. Margaret Rutherford as Madame Arcati is the star of the film, perfect, perfect and perfect.

    The direction is sublime as usual by Lean.

    There's plenty to enjoy here, a nice film for everyone.
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    • darth_sidious
    • Jan 11, 2002

    FAQ6

    • What is 'Blithe Spirit' about?
    • Is 'Blithe Spirit' based on a book?
    • What does 'blithe' mean?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 16, 1945 (Finland)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Blithe Spirit
    • Filming locations
      • D&P Studios, Denham, Uxbridge, Buckinghamshire, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Two Cities Films
      • Noel Coward-Cineguild
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 36 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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