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Canterville Ghost, The (DVD)

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    Available Date: 12/1/09

  • One brave act and the spell is broken! The specter of Sir Simon de Canterville has haunted Canterville Castle for 300 years, ever since he was walled up alive for cowardice. A daring deed by a ki... More
  • Theatrical Release Date: 06/30/1944
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  • Studio: Warner Bros.
  • Theatrical Release Date: 06/30/1944
  • Screen Aspect: 4 X 3 FULL FRAME
  • Run Time: 97 minutes
  • Packaging Type: Amaray Case
  • Copyright:

    The Canterville Ghost © 1944 Turner Entertainment Co. Package Design © 2009 Turner Entertainment Co. and Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Genre: Classic Comedy

Synopsis:

One brave act and the spell is broken! The specter of Sir Simon de Canterville has haunted Canterville Castle for 300 years, ever since he was walled up alive for cowardice. A daring deed by a kinsman will free his spirit. Unfortunately, the Cantervilles are a timorous lot and Simon is out of luck. Then World War II GIs are billeted at the castle and among them is Canterville descendent Cuffy Williams. But could Cuffy be cursed with the family lily liver? Charles Laughton (as the ghost), Robert Young (as Cuffy) and Margaret O’Brien (as the castle’s six-year-old current owner) conjure peals of merry laughter out of an exuberant, ingenious comedy based on an Oscar Wilde tale and cleverly directed by Jules Dassin (Rififi, Topkapi).

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Canterville Ghost, The (DVD)
Avg. Customer Rating:
 
4.5 stars
(based on 22 reviews)
100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:
Entertaining (21), Engaging characters (20), Broad appeal (7), Original (7), High production value (6)
Best Uses:
At home (15), Younger viewers (9), Adult viewers (8), Perfect gift (5), In the car (3)
Describe Yourself:
Movie buff (15), Avid moviegoer (3), Casual viewer (3)
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[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Old ghosts still make you laugh!
By Betty the movie buff from Downey, CA on 12/3/2011
Pros:
Broad Appeal, Entertaining, Funny, Great Comedians
Best Uses:
Perfect Gift
Describe Yourself:
Movie Buff
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canterville Ghost, The (DVD):

When you're down in the dumps put this DVD in and feel better!

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[0 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

 
[...]great quality!
By AlVerified Reviewer from Florida on 8/4/2011
Pros:
A must have classic, Broad Appeal, Engaging Characters, Entertaining, Funny, Good Acting
Best Uses:
At Home
Describe Yourself:
Movie Buff
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canterville Ghost, The (DVD):

I just had to have a copy of this. I saw it many years ago. It brought back fond chidhood memories. I recently viewed the updated version with Patrick Stewart which is equaly good but this one is from a different era and has nuances that we just don't get in the movies today!

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[0 of 6 customers found this review helpful]

 
Fun Film
By Allen from Downingtown, Pa. on 4/13/2011
Pros:
Broad Appeal, Entertaining, Funny
Best Uses:
At Home, In The Car, Travel, Younger Viewers
Describe Yourself:
Movie Buff
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canterville Ghost, The (DVD):

Remember this from when I was A Child.

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[13 of 13 customers found this review helpful]

 
BAD PRODUCT FOR A HIGH PRICE
By ARISTA from LAGUNA BEACH, CA on 3/22/2011
Pros:
Broad Appeal, Engaging Characters, Entertaining, Good Acting, Original Idea
Cons:
LOW QUALITY DISC, PRICE RIP OFF
Describe Yourself:
Movie Buff

Comments about Canterville Ghost, The (DVD):

WAIT FOR THE HOLIDAY SALES LIKE I DO

THIS DVD IS NOT A QUALITY PRODUCT

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[0 of 10 customers found this review helpful]

 
Archive Canterville Ghost is best !!
By susperoVerified Reviewer from Atlanta on 3/18/2011
Pros:
Broad Appeal, Engaging Characters, Entertaining, Funny, Good Acting, Great Comedians
Best Uses:
At Home
Describe Yourself:
Movie Buff
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canterville Ghost, The (DVD):

This movie was scarce when it came out on VHS 20 years ago -- it's impossible to find on DVD until now. The Archive DVD of The Canterville Ghost is first-rate! They included the original theatrical trailer (which scared me as a kid!), so there is actually a bit of a Bonus Feature. Sound and picture quality is excellent.

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[16 of 16 customers found this review helpful]

 
LOW QUALITY PRODUCT
By DIANNA from HOLLYWOOD, CA on 3/1/2011
Pros:
Broad Appeal, Engaging Characters, Entertaining, Good Acting
Cons:
POOR QUALITY

Comments about Canterville Ghost, The (DVD):

NOT WORTH THE PRICE

CHEAP DVD-R PRODUCT

PURCHASE ON MAJOR DISCOUNT SALE ONLY

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[0 of 12 customers found this review helpful]

 
Great Movie
By Lvonlake2Verified Reviewer from Gilbertsville, KY on 2/15/2011
Pros:
Broad Appeal, Engaging Characters, Entertaining, Original Idea
Cons:
None
Best Uses:
Adult Viewers, At Home, Younger Viewers
Describe Yourself:
Movie Buff
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canterville Ghost, The (DVD):

This is a great movie, with a really entertaining plot, and great cast. One of my favorite old time movies.

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[0 of 21 customers found this review helpful]

 
Great movie, great price[...]
By gabVerified Reviewer from Spencer, OH on 1/15/2011
Pros:
Engaging Characters, Entertaining, Excellent price, Great classic movie, Talented Acting, Very good quality DVD
Cons:
none
Best Uses:
Adult Viewers, At Home, Family Entertainment, Perfect Gift, Younger Viewers
Describe Yourself:
Casual Viewer
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canterville Ghost, The (DVD):

This is an excellent old movie. Good story line, good acting, just a good movie for the whole family.

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[23 of 23 customers found this review helpful]

 
GREAT FILM
By MEDIA INFORMED from HOLLYWOOD,CA on 1/8/2011
Pros:
Engaging Characters, Entertaining, FUN FUN AND MORE FUN, Great Story
Describe Yourself:
Movie Buff

Comments about Canterville Ghost, The (DVD):

NICE PRINT, GOOD AUDIOWARNING:VERY LOW QUALITY DVR-R PRODUCT.I PURCHASE ONLY DURING MAJOR DISCOUNT SALES[...]YOU WILL BE LUCKY IF THE DVD PLAYS PROPERLY.I HAVE THE VERY BEST DVD PLAYERS (THEY PLAY EVERYTHING UNLESS THE DVD IS A REAL DEFECT). SO FAR I HAVE PURCHSED 10 DIFFERENT TITLES AT SALE PRICES ABOVE AND HAVE HAD TO RETURN 3!

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[4 of 10 customers found this review helpful]

 
Wonderful!!
By lyfizgoodVerified Reviewer from WA on 12/29/2010
Pros:
Engaging Characters, Entertaining, High Production Value
Best Uses:
Adult Viewers, At Home, Perfect Gift, Younger Viewers
Describe Yourself:
Avid Moviegoer
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Canterville Ghost, The (DVD):

We just love watching movies, especially the older ones. This movie has been a fave since my youth. The video quality was far better than expected! It was perfect! [...]

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