The Canterville Ghost 49 years old

The ghost of Sir Simon Canterville has been roaming his castle searching in vain for a 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.

Credits

The Canterville Ghost Cast

Name Character
Maurice Evans He was 73, 87 years old when he died as Lord Canterville
James Whitmore He was 53, 87 years old when he died as Hyram B. Otis
Lynne Frederick She was 20, 39 years old when she died as Virginia Otis
David Niven He was 64, 73 years old when he died as Sir Simon de Canterville
Isla Blair She was 30, now 80 years old as Lady Stutfield
Flora Robson She was 72, 82 years old when she died as Mrs. Umney
Audra Lindley She was 56, 79 years old when she died as Mrs. Otis
Nicholas Jones He was 28, now 78 years old as Duke of Cheshire

The Canterville Ghost Crew

Name Department
Wilde Oscar as Novel. He was 7 (now 57) years old Writing
Patrick Dromgoole as Executive Producer. He was 44 (now 94) years old Production
The Canterville Ghost poster
The Canterville Ghost (49 years)

  • Release day: Tuesday, December 31, 1974