The Ghost and Mrs. Muir (1947): Cast, Box Office & Plot
The Ghost and Mrs. Muir is a 1947 fantasy drama directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz, starring Gene Tierney as Lucy Muir, Isobel Elsom and Anna Lee. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes and earned $29,545 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 45m (105 min)
- Director
- Joseph L. Mankiewicz
- Original language
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English - Studio
- 20th Century Fox
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Ghost and Mrs. Muir About?
The premise of The Ghost and Mrs. Muir without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After a young British widow moves into a charming seaside cottage, she discovers that the house is inhabited by the spirit of its former owner. The ghost, eager to communicate, gradually befriends her, leading to a tender and whimsical romance that blossoms amid the gentle tides and lingering memories of the past.
The Ghost and Mrs. Muir Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- ghost
- based on novel
- character name in title
- dropping a glass
- milk
- old woman
- realtor
- psychotronic film
- period drama
- title same as book
- literature on screen
- european literature on screen
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- irish literature on screen
- fantasy literature on screen
- irish fantasy literature on screen
- 20th century literature on screen
- metafiction
- romantic fantasy
- seaside cottage
- ghost story
- loneliness
- independence
- mankiewicz and harrison
- mankiewicz and tierney
- falling in love with a ghost
- love
- captain
- cottage
- seaside
- widow
- sea
- 1900s
- bedroom
- dog
- children's book
- solitude
- children's author
- cad
- book
- publisher
- haunted house
- haunting
- bristol
- film blanc
- gas stove
- gas heater
- dance
- monkey puzzle tree
- ship's clock
- last will and testament
The Ghost and Mrs. Muir Cast & Characters
Gene Tierney leads the cast as Lucy Muir, with Isobel Elsom as Angelica Muir and Anna Lee as Mrs. Fairley. Directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz; 19 actors are credited in all.
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Director Joseph L. Mankiewicz
- Gene Tierney as Lucy Muir
- Isobel Elsom as Angelica Muir
- Anna Lee as Mrs. Fairley
- Helen Freeman as Author Displaced by Lucy (uncredited)
Also Starring in The Ghost and Mrs. Muir
· 15 more- Rex Harrison Capt. Daniel Gregg
- Natalie Wood Anna Muir as a Child
- Vanessa Brown Anna Muir as an Adult
- Edna Best Martha Huggins
- George Sanders Miles Fairley
- Heather Wilde Fairley Maid (uncredited)
- Whitford Kane Sproule - London Publisher (uncredited)
- Robert Coote Mr. Coombe
- Stuart Holmes Man Ordered Out of Train Compartment by Captain (uncredited)
- David Thursby Mr. Scroggins (uncredited)
- Houseley Stevenson Gardener (uncredited)
- Will Stanton Porter (uncredited)
- Victoria Horne Eva Muir
- Buster Slaven Enquiries at Sproule's (uncredited)
- William Stelling Bill - Anna's Fiance (uncredited)
The Ghost and Mrs. Muir Plot Summary
What happens in The Ghost and Mrs. Muir from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Lucy Muir, Gene Tierney, a recently widowed woman, leaves London for the seaside village of Whitecliff, seeking a fresh start despite the objections of her in-laws. After visiting the local estate agent, she chooses Gull Cottage, drawn by its size and the promise of a quieter life. The house seems more substantial than its name implies, and Lucy senses it could shelter both herself and her young daughter in the months to come.
Full summary
The whole story of The Ghost and Mrs. Muir, scene by scene
The Ghost and Mrs. Muir Box Office
The Ghost and Mrs. Muir grossed $29,545 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$29.5K
- International
- $29.5K
The Ghost and Mrs. Muir Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 featurette.
- Featurette Axelle Carolyn on THE GHOST AND MRS MUIR
How Well Do You Know The Ghost and Mrs. Muir?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which actress portrays Lucy Muir in the film?
Cars in The Ghost and Mrs. Muir
2 cars on screen: the 1908 Maxwell Model LC and the Lancia Lambda.
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1908 Maxwell Model LC Important role -
Lancia Lambda Minor role
The Ghost and Mrs. Muir Also Known As
23 alternative titles, including “La dama y el fantasma” and “Het avontuur van Mevrouw Muir”.
- Also known as
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- La dama y el fantasma
- Het avontuur van Mevrouw Muir
- Kummitus ja rouva Muir
- Psyhes stin omihli
- A kísértet és Mr. Muir
- Mrs. Muir ziet spoken
- Duch i pani Muir
- Spöket och Mrs. Muir
- Призрак и миссис Мьюр
- O Fantasma Apaixonado
- L'aventure de Madame Muir
- Ein Gespenst auf Freiersfüßen
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- El fantasma y la señora Muir
- Il fantasma e la signora Muir
- L'Aventure de Mme Muir
- Ein Gespenst auf Freiersfüssen
- 幽灵与未亡人
- Duch a paní Muirová
- 유령과 뮤어부인
- Hayalet ve Bayan Muir
- 幽霊と未亡人
- El fantasma i la senyora Muir
- روح و خانم میور
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The Ghost and Mrs. Muir FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of The Ghost and Mrs. Muir, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Ghost and Mrs. Muir?
The Ghost and Mrs. Muir runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).
When was The Ghost and Mrs. Muir released?
The Ghost and Mrs. Muir was released on May 25, 1947.
Who directed The Ghost and Mrs. Muir?
The Ghost and Mrs. Muir was directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz.
More films by Joseph L. Mankiewicz Who is in the cast of The Ghost and Mrs. Muir?
The Ghost and Mrs. Muir stars Gene Tierney as Lucy Muir, Isobel Elsom as Angelica Muir and Anna Lee as Mrs. Fairley, among 19 credited actors.
How much did The Ghost and Mrs. Muir make at the box office?
The Ghost and Mrs. Muir grossed $29,545 worldwide.
Does The Ghost and Mrs. Muir have a post-credit scene?
No. The Ghost and Mrs. Muir has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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