Classic Ghost Stories

Classic Ghost Stories

1986 · 70 min · Horror, TV Movie

Five partially-dramatized readings of classic M.R. James ghost stories by actor Robert Powell. Including "The Mezzotint", "The Ash-Tree", "The Rose Garden", "Wailing Well" and "Oh, Whistle, and I'll Come to You, My Lad".

Directed by David Bell · Written by David Bell

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