The Ghost and Mrs. Muir (1947)

THE SPIRIT... so willing! THE FLESH... so weak! THE ROMANCE... so wonderful!

The Ghost and Mrs. Muir (1947) poster

In 1900, young widow Lucy Muir learns that her seaside cottage is haunted and forms a unique relationship with the ghost.

Director: Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Genre: Romance, Fantasy, Drama
Runtime: 105 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Bernard Herrmann
Cinematography: Charles Lang
Editing: Dorothy Spencer
Production: 20th Century Fox
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Lonely Hearts Finding Each Other, The Suffocating Silence of Loneliness

Keywords

sea, widow, bedroom, cottage, dog, seaside, ghost, children's book, seaside town, solitude, cad, dorset, 1900s

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Ghost and Mrs. Muir about?
In 1900, young widow Lucy Muir learns that her seaside cottage is haunted and forms a unique relationship with the ghost.
Who directed The Ghost and Mrs. Muir?
The Ghost and Mrs. Muir was directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz.
Who stars in The Ghost and Mrs. Muir?
The Ghost and Mrs. Muir stars Gene Tierney, Rex Harrison, George Sanders, Edna Best, Vanessa Brown, Anna Lee.
How long is The Ghost and Mrs. Muir?
The Ghost and Mrs. Muir has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
What genre is The Ghost and Mrs. Muir?
The Ghost and Mrs. Muir is a Romance, Fantasy, Drama film.
Where was The Ghost and Mrs. Muir produced?
The Ghost and Mrs. Muir was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of The Ghost and Mrs. Muir?
The themes of The Ghost and Mrs. Muir include: Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Lonely Hearts Finding Each Other, The Suffocating Silence of Loneliness.