A Place of One's Own (1945)
James Mason brings his genius to the strangest love story that ever haunted two hearts
An elderly couple move into an old, supposedly haunted abandoned house. A young girl comes to live with the pair as a companion for the wife. However, soon the girl is possessed by the spirit of another girl, a wealthy woman who had once lived in the house but who had been murdered there.
Director: Bernard Knowles
Genre: Drama, Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Runtime: 92 min
Release Date: March 20, 1945
Cast
- Margaret Lockwood - Annette Allenby
- James Mason - Henry Smedhurst
- Barbara Mullen - Emilie Smedhurst
- Dennis Price - Dr. Robert Selbie
- Helen Haye - Florence Manning-Tutthorn
- Michael Shepley - Alistair Manning-Tutthorn
- Dulcie Gray - Sarah
- Ernest Thesiger - Dr. Richard Marsham
- Henry B. Longhurst - Inspector Barlowe
- Moore Marriott - George
Screenplay
- Brock Williams (Screenplay)
- Osbert Sitwell (Novel)
Cinematography: Stephen Dade
Editing: Charles Knott
Production: Gainsborough Pictures, J. Arthur Rank Organisation
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Snuff Film: Urban Legend or Reality?, Snuff Film Nightmare and Reality, Haunted Doll and Possessive Terror, Supernatural Horror and Terror, Demonic Possession and Occult Events
Keywords
possession, murder, old house, haunted manor
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Place of One's Own about?
- An elderly couple move into an old, supposedly haunted abandoned house. A young girl comes to live with the pair as a companion for the wife. However, soon the girl is possessed by the spirit of another girl, a wealthy woman who had once lived in the house but who had been murdered there.
- Who directed A Place of One's Own?
- A Place of One's Own was directed by Bernard Knowles.
- Who stars in A Place of One's Own?
- A Place of One's Own stars Margaret Lockwood, James Mason, Barbara Mullen, Dennis Price, Helen Haye, Michael Shepley.
- How long is A Place of One's Own?
- A Place of One's Own has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).
- What genre is A Place of One's Own?
- A Place of One's Own is a Drama, Horror, Mystery, Thriller film.
- Where was A Place of One's Own produced?
- A Place of One's Own was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of A Place of One's Own?
- The themes of A Place of One's Own include: Snuff Film: Urban Legend or Reality?, Snuff Film Nightmare and Reality, Haunted Doll and Possessive Terror, Supernatural Horror and Terror, Demonic Possession and Occult Events.