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The Canterville Ghost
The poor ghost of Sir Simon Canterville has been roaming his castle searching in vain for a brave descendant who will release him from the Canterville curse by performing a brave deed. An American family moves in and finds the ghost amusing, but a young girl in the family can release him - if she dares.
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Plot Summary
A peculiar American family purchases an English estate, only to discover it is haunted by the ghost of Sir Simon de Canterville. The ghost, a figure of considerable notoriety in his lifetime, attempts to scare away the new inhabitants. However, the modern and rather pragmatic American family, particularly the spirited daughter, proves to be far more difficult to frighten than Sir Simon anticipates.
Critical Reception
As a made-for-television film, specific critical reception from 1962 is scarce. However, contemporary reviews noted its lighthearted adaptation of Oscar Wilde's classic story, with praise often directed at its charm and family-friendly approach. While not a cinematic blockbuster, it was generally seen as an entertaining and whimsical television special for its time.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its charming and lighthearted take on the classic tale.
Generally viewed as an entertaining and family-friendly television adaptation.
The humor and whimsical elements were often highlighted as strengths.
Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for this specific 1962 television film is not readily available.
Fun Fact
This television adaptation of Oscar Wilde's story was part of the ABC Stage 67 anthology series, which aimed to present innovative and varied programming.
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