The biggest mistakes you never noticed in the ghost and mrs. Muir was his most expressive body of dramatic music, not really a surprise since a portion of its material was stolen by herrmann from his own contemporary opera wuthering heights. Read info about the screenplay for the ghost and mrs. Anna lee, edna best, gene tierney, george sanders, rex harrison, vanessa brown official content from twentieth century. Gene tierney plays turnof the century widow lucy muir, who escapes her impossible inlaws by moving into an old house on the english seacoast. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. Lucy muir gene tierney a young widow and mother of daughter anna natalie wood as she decides to strike out on her own, much to the consternation of her inlaws. In an unlikely turn of events, the two develop a friendship. Licensed to youtube by umg on behalf of concord records. Muir full movie in hd visit in 1900, strongwilled widow lucy muir goes to live in gull. Gallery of 22 movie poster and cover images for the ghost and mrs. It works as well as it does because of understatement, and its still a charming and captivating film more than 60. See actions taken by the people who manage and post content.
Gene tierney cited in the title visiting from the coast, noticed by fairley george sanders, who wangles her an appointment with sproule whitford kane, so she can pitch the book written by deceased captain gregg rex harrison, who assists, in the ghost. Perhaps most notable for the score, written by bernard herrmann lucy muir, newly widowed, has had it with her domineering inlaws and decides to settle the. Released by varese sarabande in 1997 vsd 5850 containing music from the ghost and mrs. Emi music publishing, cmrra, umpg publishing, and 7 music rights societies. Lucy discovers the ghost of the deceased former owner, sea captain daniel gregg rex harrison, is haunting the house, but gathers the courage to stand up to him, and woman and ghost become friends. The captain even helps her earn money by ghostwriting a book. Muir, 1947, starring rex harrison and gene tierney is a wonderful, emotionallymoving film about a turnofthecentury, paranormal romance.
George sanders was a very good actor and his scenes are delightful. After nbc cancelled the series, it aired on abc for one season before being cancelled a final time. Muir 1968, a sitcom starring hope lange and edward mulhare in the roles originally played by gene tierney and sir rex harrison. Muir is an american sitcom based on the 1947 film of the same name, which was based on the 1945 novel by r. Muir, gene tierney plays a widowed turnofthecentury londoner with no apparent prurient interests. Gene tierney plays turnofthecentury widow lucy muir, who escapes her impossible inlaws by moving into an old house on the english seacoast. Eventually, they fall in love, but their romance is challenged when a fleshandblood suitor george sanders turns up.
Muir is an enjoyable film that tastefully presents material that could have been sudsy or outlandish in other hands. Symbolism, analysis, and the cultural relevance of the. Muir the 1947 movie, trailers, videos and more at yidio. The ghost and mrs muir not so desperate hours 207 by shane. Mankiewicz, and is based on a 1945 novel written by josephine leslie under the pseudonym of r. In 1900, a young widow finds her seaside cottage is haunted. She lacks passionate feeling for her late husband, and she describes the conception of preadolescent daughter natalie wood as something that. Arguably the best soundtrack that bernard herrmann ever composed, the ghost and mrs. In 1945, 20th century fox bought the film rights to the novel, which had been published only in the united kingdom at that time. To show time has passed, the wooden fence on the beach deteriorates, but the top of the fence, with anna muir carved in it, was never anywhere near the water it was way up inland, far away from the waters edge but now it is in the water, waves washing over it.
Dick the pseudonym of josephine leslie, and starring rex harrison and gene tierney. When recent widow lucy muir gene tierney rents a house by the ocean, she discovers that its haunted by a cantankerous sea captain rex harrison. Muir soundtrack from 1947, composed by bernard herrmann. Muir 1947 was a classic romantic fantasy, with tierney as a widow courted by the ghost of a sea captain played by rex harrison. Tierney plays a widow named lucy muir who moves with her young daughter anna natalie wood and her maid martha huggins edna best to gull cottage at whitecliffbythesea. Find the perfect the ghost and mrs muir stock photo. The setting is reminiscent of alfred hitchcocks rebecca 1940 and lewis allens the uninvited 1944. However, it isnt showing up except for a few seconds. Muir 20th centuryfox seems like a bit of ectoplasm left over from blithe spirit, but despite that handicap does fairly well by itself. Langes work was recognized twice with an emmy award, once for each season.
In 1945, 20th century fox bought the film rights to the novel, which had been published only in the united kingdom. In 1900, strongwilled widow lucy muir goes to live in gull cottage by the british seaside, even though it appears to be haunted. It works as well as it does because of understatement, and its still a. The ghost and mrs muir stock photos and images alamy. Defying her conventional inlaws, young widow lucy muir gene tierney leaves london with her young daughter and moves away for a quieter life in a secluded seaside cottage. I saw this movie the ghost and mrs muir many years ago and would love to see it again. The positive is gene tierneys controlled performance. The film begins as if it will be a somewhat traditional 1940s horror story. Muir combines a number of genres in an unusual way, gently poking fun at the conventions of each as they arrive in turn. Despite the warnings of realtor combe robert coote that the house might be haunted, the tenacious. Lux radio theater 592 the ghost and mrs muir lux drama. Muir is a situation comedy that aired on nbc during 19681969 and abc during 19691970. Muir is a hybrid of the supernatural and the romantic, shying away from the humor of something like blithe spirit or the fear of the uninvited.
Mankiewicz, with gene tierney, rex harrison, george sanders. Gene tierney cited in the title visiting from the coast, noticed by fairley george sanders, who wangles her an appointment with sproule whitford kane, so she can pitch the book written by deceased captain gregg rex harrison, who assists, in the ghost and mrs. A romance between an impoverished british lady and the dashing ghost of a sea captain. Lucy muir and captain gregg are two lost souls adrift on their own sea who come together. Indeed, they become friends and allies, after lucy gets used to the idea of a mans ghost haunting her bedroom. Muir gene tierney rex harrison george sanders 1947 a london widow gene tierney falls in love with a sea captains ghost rex harrison haunting her cottage by the sea. Perhaps most notable for the score, written by bernard herrmann. But rex harrison steals the movie with his performance as the rascally sea captain ghost who is both confused by mrs. So seeing it on this video i was surprised in many ways. Made in 1947, in the middle of hollywood golden age, this is a very, very charming and entertaining romatic comedy, with a good scenario containing lots of wit, good dialogs, emotion, some drama not much and a little bit of sadness not much. The thematic material displays a level of elegance and delicacy that put it head and shoulders.
This 1940s classic gets a delightful remastering on bluray, though its a shame that it loses some of its dvd bonus material. Shes often criticized for being more of a pretty face than a talented performer, but i think thats unfair. Dec 05, 2016 relaxing rain and thunder sounds, fall asleep faster, beat insomnia, sleep music, relaxation sounds duration. Muir 1947 is a romanticfantasy film starring gene tierney and rex harrison. Muir is a 1947 20th century fox film directed by joseph manckiewicz, adapted from the 1945 book by r. This is the ghost and mrs muir 1947 trailer by lab 80 film on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. Sure enough, that very night she meets the ghost of crusty former owner captain gregg. Lucy muir is a strong and independent woman who clearly hasnt enjoyed her year of mourning in the house of her mother in law and sister in law so after a brief argument she. Muir gene tierney rex harrison george sanders 1947 a london widow gene tierney falls in love with a sea captains ghost. Muir easily could have stumbled into melodrama or dramedy.
It ran for two seasons, one on nbc and one on abc, and emphasized broad humor rather than the romantic elements of this movie. Relaxing rain and thunder sounds, fall asleep faster, beat insomnia, sleep music, relaxation sounds duration. The series starred hope lange and edward mulhare in the title roles. A pretty english widow gene tierney rents a house by the seashore, complete with ghost. Muir takes place in england at the turn of the century. Mankiewicz 20th centuryfox gene tierney is one of my favorite actresses from the 40s. Lucy muirs becoming enamored with a ghost represents postworld war ii british society, a society with a desire to move forward into the future but unable to forget its past, the war as represented by the ghost. Mankiewicz to be released on bluray this year by fox and like the other twoa letter to three wives and cleopatra it looks absolutely stunning on bluray. Sure enough, that very night she meets the ghost of crusty former. Jason stephenson sleep meditation music recommended for you.