The Canterville Ghost

'The Canterville Ghost' is one of the most popular choice for making a film in Oscar Wilde's works, and the original short story deserves the popularity. It is a witty spoof about a ghost and the 'haunted' mansion where a rich American family start to live. In this story, the family are not annoyed by the presence of the ghost; no, it is the ghost who is annoyed by the family who just refuse to be terrified. After all, why should we be scared by an old man wearing rusty coat of mail, whose best trick is to walk in the middle of night making big noises?

Full Cast of The Canterville Ghost

Sarah-Jane Potts as Virginia Otis

Sarah-Jane Potts

Virginia Otis
Ian Richardson as Simon de Canterville

Ian Richardson

Simon de Canterville
Celia Imrie as Lucy Otis

Celia Imrie

Lucy Otis
Rolf Saxon as Hiram Otis

Rolf Saxon

Hiram Otis
James D'Arcy as Lord Cheshire

James D'Arcy

Lord Cheshire
Edna Doré as Mrs. Umney

Edna Doré

Mrs. Umney
Donald Sinden as Lord Dumbleton

Donald Sinden

Lord Dumbleton
Pauline Quirke as Madame Murielle

Pauline Quirke

Madame Murielle
Ian McNeice as Professor Davenport

Ian McNeice

Professor Davenport
Rik Mayall as Reverend Dampier

Rik Mayall

Reverend Dampier

Crew of The Canterville Ghost

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