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The Canterville Ghost
When an American family moves into a haunted mansion in England, the family's teenage daughter could be the key in fulfilling a prophecy and finally set the house's ghost free.
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Plot Summary
A modern American family inherits a crumbling English castle and discovers it comes with a resident ghost. Sir Simon de Canterville, a 17th-century nobleman, has been condemned to haunt his ancestral home for eternity. When the family's precocious daughter befriends the spectral Sir Simon, she becomes determined to help him find peace and break his curse.
Critical Reception
The 1965 television adaptation of 'The Canterville Ghost' was generally well-received for its charming portrayal and faithful adaptation of Oscar Wilde's classic story. Vincent Price's performance as Sir Simon was particularly praised for its blend of menace and melancholy.
What Reviewers Say
A delightful and atmospheric adaptation.
Vincent Price shines as the spectral Sir Simon.
A charming family-friendly fantasy.
Google audience: Audience reception for this specific 1965 television film is not widely documented through aggregated Google user reviews.
Fun Fact
This television film adaptation was Brenda Lee's only acting role, though she also performed songs for the soundtrack.
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