The Canterville Ghost (1985 film)

The Canterville Ghost
DVD cover of The Canterville Ghost
Genre	Family Fantasy Drama Comedy
Written by	Oscar Wilde (story)
Directed by	William F. Claxton
Starring	Richard Kiley Jenny Beck Shelley Fabares Barry Van Dyke Mary Wickes
Theme music composer	Misha Segal
Country of origin	U.S.A.
Original language	English
Production
Executive producers	Joseph Maurer Bradley Wigor
Producers	Sascha Schneider Linda M. Trescony (associate producer)
Production locations	Greystone Park & Mansion - 905 Loma Vista Drive, Beverly Hills, California
Cinematography	Sherman Kunkel
Editor	Ed Cotter
Running time	56 min.
Original release
Release	1985

The Canterville Ghost is a 1985 American made-for-television fantasy-comedy film. This is one of many treatments based on Oscar Wilde's 1887 short story, "The Canterville Ghost".

Plot

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

• Richard Kiley as Sir Simon De Canterville
• Jenny Beck as Virginia Otis
• Shelley Fabares as Lucy
• Barry Van Dyke as John Otis
• Mary Wickes as Mrs. Umney
• Christian Jacobs as Rob
• Brian Green as Willie
• Don Knight as Mr. Smythe

See also

• List of ghost films

External links

• The Canterville Ghost at IMDb