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The Ghost And Mrs Muir - Gene Tierney Collection
1947
Joseph L. Mankiewicz's bittersweet, sparkling romance between a young widow and a sea captain's ghost weaves a magical tale of immortal love. Determined to live her life the way she wants, newly widowed Lucy Muir (Gene Tierney) declines her straitlaced in-laws' demand that she live with them and moves with her daughter (a young .. Read more
| Starring | Gene Tierney, Preston Foster, Rex Harrison, Clifton Webb |
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| Director | Joseph L. Mankiewicz, William A. Wellman, John Ford, Otto Preminger |
| Genres | Drama |
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Critics' reviews (2)
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A wonderful romantic fantasy, as ethereally beautiful Gene Tierney finds herself beguiled by the ghost of bewhiskered sea captain Rex Harrison when she moves into his former home. A marvellously lyrical Bernard Herrmann score helps underline the poignancy of this enchanting tale, and Philip Dunne's literate screenplay avoids all the pitfalls normally associated with such delicate material. The movie is also enhanced by a particularly well-chosen cast, including George Sanders as Tierney's would-be suitor, and Natalie Wood as Tierney's young daughter, Anna (Vanessa Brown portrays her in later years). Today, the settings and pace may look studio-bound, but they suit the theatricality of the subject, and there's no question that this superb original is far better than its spin-off TV series.
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Charming sentimental fable in Hollywood's best style.
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Most helpful members' reviews (3)
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9 out of 9 people found this review helpful
Ghost writing
After World War Two, Hollywood produced a number of fantasy movies, in which happiness and fulfilment were available only through dreams or ghosts. This reflected to a great extent the disillusionment with the real world experienced by many screenwriters and directors in Hollywood after the horrors of Hiroshima, the concentration camps and the onset of the Cold War and the rise of McCarthyism in the USA, with its persecution of the more liberal elements in the film community.
Foremost among these films was "It's A Wonderful Life", but "The Ghost and Mrs Muir", although less famous, is another tremendously effective entry into the canon. Apparently effortless acting from Gene Tierney and Rex Harrison, ably supported by George Sanders as the cad, and Oscar-nominated for its beautifully lit camerawork. This, together with Bernard Herrman's score, is essential for creating the haunting, achingly sad atmosphere in this moving portrayal of widowhood and a woman's search for self-fulillment and love in a man's world.
The film can be taken at a number of different levels, with the ghost romance operating perhaps literally, as a supernatural story, or metaphorically, as a figment of a woman's inner self finding expression.
Although more recently we have seen "Truly Madly Deeply", and other fantasy romances, there is something magical about Hollywood's style in the golden age which can perhaps not be recaptured today.
See this quiet, sad, beautiful film, and be prepared to be moved more than you might be ready for! -
6 out of 7 people found this review helpful
Good old fashioned yarn
The Ghost and Mrs Muir is a good film to see when sittimg in front of an open fire. Unfortunately the DVD l received had a problem between scenes 11 and 13 causing the film to skip. That said, l still enjoyed the film.
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3 out of 4 people found this review helpful
They don't make them like they used to
I watched this film because it was one of my mother's favourites. Such a simple story, and yet so enjoyable. Gene Tierney is stunning and Rex Harrison obviously enjoyed hamming things up in his role as the captain. A very enjoyable film for a rainy Sunday afternoon.
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Most recent members' reviews (2)
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9 out of 9 people found this review helpful
Ghost writing
After World War Two, Hollywood produced a number of fantasy movies, in which happiness and fulfilment were available only through dreams or ghosts. This reflected to a great extent the disillusionment with the real world experienced by many screenwriters and directors in Hollywood after the horrors of Hiroshima, the concentration camps and the onset of the Cold War and the rise of McCarthyism in the USA, with its persecution of the more liberal elements in the film community.
Foremost among these films was "It's A Wonderful Life", but "The Ghost and Mrs Muir", although less famous, is another tremendously effective entry into the canon. Apparently effortless acting from Gene Tierney and Rex Harrison, ably supported by George Sanders as the cad, and Oscar-nominated for its beautifully lit camerawork. This, together with Bernard Herrman's score, is essential for creating the haunting, achingly sad atmosphere in this moving portrayal of widowhood and a woman's search for self-fulillment and love in a man's world.
The film can be taken at a number of different levels, with the ghost romance operating perhaps literally, as a supernatural story, or metaphorically, as a figment of a woman's inner self finding expression.
Although more recently we have seen "Truly Madly Deeply", and other fantasy romances, there is something magical about Hollywood's style in the golden age which can perhaps not be recaptured today.
See this quiet, sad, beautiful film, and be prepared to be moved more than you might be ready for! -
1 out of 1 person found this review helpful
Ghost - But done properly
This is a charming and witty version of the 'only one person can see the ghost' storyline.
Rex Harrison's voice got on my nearves a bit and he can't act without booming.
The remainder of the cast add depth and charm to this witty tale.
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9 out of 9 people found this review helpful
Ghost writing
After World War Two, Hollywood produced a number of fantasy movies, in which happiness and fulfilment were available only through dreams or ghosts. This reflected to a great extent the disillusionment with the real world experienced by many screenwriters and directors in Hollywood after the horrors of Hiroshima, the concentration camps and the onset of the Cold War and the rise of McCarthyism in the USA, with its persecution of the more liberal elements in the film community.
Foremost among these films was "It's A Wonderful Life", but "The Ghost and Mrs Muir", although less famous, is another tremendously effective entry into the canon. Apparently effortless acting from Gene Tierney and Rex Harrison, ably supported by George Sanders as the cad, and Oscar-nominated for its beautifully lit camerawork. This, together with Bernard Herrman's score, is essential for creating the haunting, achingly sad atmosphere in this moving portrayal of widowhood and a woman's search for self-fulillment and love in a man's world.
The film can be taken at a number of different levels, with the ghost romance operating perhaps literally, as a supernatural story, or metaphorically, as a figment of a woman's inner self finding expression.
Although more recently we have seen "Truly Madly Deeply", and other fantasy romances, there is something magical about Hollywood's style in the golden age which can perhaps not be recaptured today.
See this quiet, sad, beautiful film, and be prepared to be moved more than you might be ready for! -
6 out of 7 people found this review helpful
Good old fashioned yarn
The Ghost and Mrs Muir is a good film to see when sittimg in front of an open fire. Unfortunately the DVD l received had a problem between scenes 11 and 13 causing the film to skip. That said, l still enjoyed the film.
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3 out of 4 people found this review helpful
They don't make them like they used to
I watched this film because it was one of my mother's favourites. Such a simple story, and yet so enjoyable. Gene Tierney is stunning and Rex Harrison obviously enjoyed hamming things up in his role as the captain. A very enjoyable film for a rainy Sunday afternoon.
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1 out of 1 person found this review helpful
Ghost - But done properly
This is a charming and witty version of the 'only one person can see the ghost' storyline.
Rex Harrison's voice got on my nearves a bit and he can't act without booming.
The remainder of the cast add depth and charm to this witty tale. -
1 out of 1 person found this review helpful
Lovely family entertainment
Just right for a winter evening - and much enjoyed by all my family. After a few minutes, my nine-year-old declared: 'the ghost isn't scary at all - it's a nice ghost'. And so it is.
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Marvellous!
My favourite movie,a charming romantic fable set by the sea and starring the wonderful Rex Harrison,Gene Tierney and George Sanders,also a very young Natalie Wood.The music is wonderful too,a Bernard Hermann score which perfectly suits the subject matter.Buy it today,you'll love it!!
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GOLDEN OLDIE
ONE OF THE ALL TIME GREAT'S, THIS MOVIE IS LIGHT HEARTED HUMOUR FOCUSING ON A RELATIONSHIP FORMED BETWEEN A GHOST OF AN OLD SEA CAPTAIN AND MRS MUIR (A YOUNG WIDOW). ORIGINAL CHICK FLICK THAT PUTS MOST OF THE NEW CHICK FLICKS TO SHAME.
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beautiful film
oh, this was lovely. very sad - i cried at the end, although recent personal bereavement might have been at the core of this - either way, it's a profoundly touching film, although i thought it got a bit dull in the middle, before it perked up again. i was recommended this film and it's definitely worth a watch, especially if you're inclined to be a little maudlin - sad but ultimately uplifting and optimistic. i've now ordered the novel from amazon, as it's supposed to be better again!
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Excellent!
Nothing beats an old romantic black and white movie!
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WONDERFUL!
I love this movie, it's beautiful, romantic, daring for its time and empowering!
Critics' reviews (2)
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A wonderful romantic fantasy, as ethereally beautiful Gene Tierney finds herself beguiled by the ghost of bewhiskered sea captain Rex Harrison when she moves into his former home. A marvellously lyrical Bernard Herrmann score helps underline the poignancy of this enchanting tale, and Philip Dunne's literate screenplay avoids all the pitfalls normally associated with such delicate material. The movie is also enhanced by a particularly well-chosen cast, including George Sanders as Tierney's would-be suitor, and Natalie Wood as Tierney's young daughter, Anna (Vanessa Brown portrays her in later years). Today, the settings and pace may look studio-bound, but they suit the theatricality of the subject, and there's no question that this superb original is far better than its spin-off TV series.
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Charming sentimental fable in Hollywood's best style.
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The Ghost And Mrs Muir - Gene Tierney Collection
Joseph L. Mankiewicz's bittersweet, sparkling romance between a young widow and a sea captain's ghost weaves a magical tale of immortal love. Determined to live her life the way she wants, newly widowed Lucy Muir (Gene Tierney) declines her straitlaced in-laws' demand that she live with them and ...
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