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.

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Cast

David Niven

Sir Simon de Canterville

James Whitmore

Hyram B. Otis

Audra Lindley

Mrs. Otis

Maurice Evans

Lord Canterville

Flora Robson

Mrs. Umney

Lynne Frederick

Virginia Otis

Isla Blair

Lady Stutfield

Nicholas Jones

Duke of Cheshire