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The Canterville Ghost (1985 film)

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The Canterville Ghost
DVD cover
GenreFamily
Fantasy
Drama
Comedy
Based on"The Canterville Ghost"
1887 short story
by Oscar Wilde
Screenplay byB.W. Sandefur
Joseph Maurer
Bradley Wigor
Directed byWilliam F. Claxton
StarringRichard Kiley
Jenny Beck
Shelley Fabares
Barry Van Dyke
Mary Wickes
Theme music composerMisha Segal
ComposerMisha Segal
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of episodes1
Production
Executive producersJoseph Maurer
Bradley Wigor
ProducerSascha Schneider
Production locationsGreystone Park & Mansion - 905 Loma Vista Drive, Beverly Hills, California
CinematographySherman Kunkel
EditorEd Cotter
Running time56 min.
Original release
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]

Plot

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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.

Cast

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "The Canterville Ghost (1986)". BFI. Archived from the original on April 20, 2019.
  2. ^ "The Canterville Ghost | Dove Family Friendly Movie Reviews". Dove.org.
  3. ^ "The Canterville Ghost | Encyclopedia.com". www.encyclopedia.com.
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