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'The Ghost and Mrs. Muir' - A Movie Review

The Ghost and Mrs. Muir is an important film for all audiences of any generation to witness.

By Marielle SabbagPublished 5 years ago 3 min read
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Want to read a story about a haunted house? You never know you may end up in your own haunting tale.

The Ghost and Mrs. Muir was a 1947 film directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz. After the death of her husband, Lucy Muir would rather move on with her life. Fascinated in living in a haunted mansion, little does she know of the presence of the ghost of an old sailor. Forming a bond with the ghost, they collaborate on writing a novel.

Ghost stories are my favorite, especially when they are not used as a horror asset. Stories about ghosts have a much deeper meaning. Why are ghosts still here? The Ghost and Mrs. Muir is an original story about feminism, friendship, and growth.

Gene Tierney is excellent in her performance as Mrs. Lucy Muir. Trying to be her own person and ignore how women are supposed to act, Tierney makes a strong impact on all generations of women. She is very determined and excited to explore her new home while at the same time she is hesitant about how everything will turn out due to harsh criticism.

As the ghostly gruff Captain Daniel Greg, Rex Harrison is sharp-tongued only wanting what he never lived to have. At times, Harrison’s raspy voice felt unnatural. As the film went, his character grew on me. Harrison dictated meaningful lessons about the importance of life in his own grisly sailer language. His speech at the end of the film is one of his most important scenes.

George Sanders as the suiter, Miles Fairley, is a lesson that you can’t trust everyone. His role is very amusing as its a break from the ghostly house setting to explore the town close to the home.

I enjoyed performances by Edna Best, Robert Coote, Isobel Elsom, Victoria Horne, Vanessa Brown and even a young Natalie Wood! I wish Wood could have had more to do in the film other than agreeing to what her mother told her to do and being utterly fascinated by the views of her new home.

The bond between Mrs. Muir and the ghost touches humor and is thought-provoking. They have great interactions helping each other see their own world in a new light. This isn’t your typical romance film, that’s for sure. It was something new and bold that is still fresh today.

My most favorite scene of all is how the ghost is introduced. Unlike how films now rely on useless jump scares, the film used a more eerie technique that still had you on the edge of your seat. The director incorporated fun tricks. I could tell that Harrison was having a ball during full group scenes where others couldn’t see his presence.

I wish that more people were involved in scenes where Mrs. Muir had conversations with the ghost in public. It would have been funny to see people looking at her strangely.

As a writer, I was immediately hooked at the element of writing a book. Writing is important. Stories capture the events and personalities nobody had the opportunity to witness whether positive or negative.

The music is enriching and mysterious setting the haunting and romantic mood quite nicely. Living in a house overlooking the ocean is my dream spot. The landscape, including the crashing waves of the ocean is beautiful.

The Ghost and Mrs. Muir is an important film for all audiences of any generation to witness. It makes a good point to travel and experience the world. Don’t stay in one place. Although being on your own has its rewards, don’t waste life. Fall in love. Make goals. Make your own life.

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About the Creator

Marielle Sabbag

Writing has been my passion since I was 11 years old. I love creating stories from fiction, poetry, fanfiction. I enjoy writing movie reviews. I would love to become a creative writing teacher and leave the world inspiring minds.

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