The Canterville Ghost
The Canterville Ghost

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The Canterville Ghost

1968
Movie
27 min
Polish

An American businessman moves to Europe and lives in a castle, where the ghost of one of the previous owners haunts him.

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Director: Unknown (TV Movie)Genres: Animation, Family, Fantasy

Plot Summary

This animated adaptation tells the classic tale of the Canterville Ghost. An American family moves into a haunted English mansion, much to the dismay of its resident ghost, Sir Simon de Canterville. Despite the ghost's best efforts to scare them away, the pragmatic and good-natured family proves immune to his ghostly antics, leading to humorous and heartwarming interactions.

Critical Reception

As a 1960s animated TV special, critical reception data is scarce and generally unavailable in modern databases. It is remembered fondly by those who saw it as a charming adaptation of a classic story.

What Reviewers Say

  • A lighthearted and family-friendly take on Oscar Wilde's story.

  • Features classic animation style of the era.

  • The ghost's attempts to scare are more comical than terrifying.

Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for this specific 1968 animated TV movie is not readily available.

Fun Fact

This animated version is one of many adaptations of Oscar Wilde's famous short story, originally published in 1887.

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