The Canterville Ghost

The Canterville Ghost

It puts you in the best of spirits!

NR 1944 · 95 min · ★ 6.9 · Comedy, Fantasy

The descendent of a ghost imprisoned for cowardice hopes to free the spirit by displaying courage when under duress.

Directed by Jules Dassin · Written by Oscar Wilde

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