Movie legend David Niven makes a rare television performance in this classic adaptation of Oscar Wilde's famous story, giving an impish, whimsical performance as the beleaguered ghost who finds himself under duress when an American family takes over his stately home! Also starring James Whitmore, Lynne Frederick and veteran British actress Flora Robson, this adaptation of The Canterville Ghost was first shown on New Year's Eve, 1974. When Mr Hyram B. Otis and his family move to Canterville Chase, they are soon acquainted with the ghost of Sir Simon de Canterville.... Sir Simon, however, has a hard time with his hauntings particularly when he is plagued by the family's two sons. Could their beautiful daughter, Virginia, prove to be his salvation? [show more]
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American adventure drama based on the novel by Oscar Wilde in which Mr Hyram B. Otis (James Whitmore) and his family move to Canterville Chase, which turns out to be haunted by the ghost of Sir Simon de Canterville (David Niven). Sir Simon attempts to appear in his most horrifying form to scare the family away from the house, but the family remain unphased by his presence. Unable to be set free from the spirit world he enlists the help of Mr Otis' daughter Virginia (Lynne Frederick), who must assist him in passing on from the mortal world and being able to rest at last.
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