Sylvia and the Ghost (1946)
A teenager becomes fixated on a painting of the handsome suitor who died in a duel for her grandmother's love. On her sixteenth birthday, her father hires three men who pretend to be the ghost of the suitor to entertain her. Little do they know, the ghost of the suitor himself is roaming the castle halls.
Director: Claude Autant-Lara
Genre: Fantasy, Romance, Comedy
Runtime: 97 min
Release Date: February 6, 1946
Cast
- Odette Joyeux - Sylvie
- François Périer - Ramure, thief
- Jean Desailly - Frederick
- Jacques Tati - Ghost of Alain de Francigny
- Pierre Larquey - Baron Edouard
- Julien Carette - Hector, butler
- Paul Demange - Counsellor
- Marguerite Cassan - Marthe
- Lise Topart - Girl
- Gabrielle Fontan - Marielle
Screenplay
- Alfred Adam (Screenstory)
- Jean Aurenche (Screenplay)
Music: René Cloërec
Cinematography: Philippe Agostini
Editing: Madeleine Gug
Production: Écran Français
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Themes
Falling in Love Unexpectedly, Coworker Rivalry and the Spark of Romance, Awkward First Date and Comedy, Misunderstandings and Funny Date Mess, Fun Romantic Stories
Keywords
supernatural, castle, romance, ghost
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Sylvia and the Ghost about?
- A teenager becomes fixated on a painting of the handsome suitor who died in a duel for her grandmother's love. On her sixteenth birthday, her father hires three men who pretend to be the ghost of the suitor to entertain her. Little do they know, the ghost of the suitor himself is roaming the castle halls.
- Who directed Sylvia and the Ghost?
- Sylvia and the Ghost was directed by Claude Autant-Lara.
- Who stars in Sylvia and the Ghost?
- Sylvia and the Ghost stars Odette Joyeux, François Périer, Jean Desailly, Jacques Tati, Pierre Larquey, Julien Carette.
- How long is Sylvia and the Ghost?
- Sylvia and the Ghost has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
- What genre is Sylvia and the Ghost?
- Sylvia and the Ghost is a Fantasy, Romance, Comedy film.
- Where was Sylvia and the Ghost produced?
- Sylvia and the Ghost was produced in France.
- What are the themes of Sylvia and the Ghost?
- The themes of Sylvia and the Ghost include: Falling in Love Unexpectedly, Coworker Rivalry and the Spark of Romance, Awkward First Date and Comedy, Misunderstandings and Funny Date Mess, Fun Romantic Stories.