I can truly say that The Ghost and Mrs. Muir (1947) is the most charming and delightful ghost movie I've ever seen.
The setting, Gull Cottage, a quaint old home by the sea that was constructed by 20th century fox in Palos Verdes, CA, then dismantled right after production ended (see Steve's comment on Movie Real Estate).
The perfect home for Lucy Muir (Gene Tierney), a recently widowed young mother, to start a new life.
But soon Lucy finds her Beach Cottage is haunted. But unlike previous tenants, Lucy is not scared and demands that the ghost reveal himself.
The ghost appears. It's Captain Daniel Gregg (Rex Harrison), builder and previous owner of Gull Cottage, whose portrait hangs in the living room. A relationship starts to blossom.
Then, to help Lucy's financial difficulties, Captain Daniel decides she will write a best-seller, his memoirs. Along the way, their friendship turns into love. But will the love affair between The Ghost and Mrs. Muir have a happy ending? I'm only going to say this: It's a feel good movie!
And there really is a Gull Cottage. It resides in Montecito, CA, and it was the home featured in the opening credits of the 60s Sitcom based on the movie.
The Ghost and Mrs. Muir is a timeless love story with a twist, and I'm sure I'll revisit Gull Cottage!
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I saw that movie on late night tv as a child, and loved it, though I can't remember much. It is mixing in my mind with the Topper series.
Back to Netflix!
Amazing porches! I bet I could handle this type of ghost story...for the eye candy. And I'm not talking about Rex Harrison ;)
One of my all time favs for a chilly, gray afternoon & a cup of tea.
Loved the original movie..
loved the sitcom..
sure wish we had clean, enchanting series these days instead of the violence, crude language, blood, guts and gore titled
as entertainment..
that is why I love to read..
and use my very own visual imagination for drawing pictures with the written word.
warm sandy hugs..
Loui♥
Oh! I am a total fan of classic movies, and "The Ghost and Mrs. Muir" is one of my favorites. Thanks for showcasing, Maya!
Loved, loved, LOVED the show from the 60's!
Oh what memories you have brought back. One of my favorite movies!
Oh I remember this movie,now I want to see it again. Do you remember the TV show in 1968? It was a weekly show, Mrs. Muir was played by Hope Lange!! A little trivia for you, Kathysue
Love the movie and that house. Love it when it airs on PBS on Saturday nights, just feels right and so cozy!
I've never seen that one. I'm going to have to go add that to our Netflix! :)
I have not seen this one before. It looks like a beautiful love story! I will have to look into this. Thank you for sharing!!
It's been a long time since I've seen that movie! Now I'm in the mood! Think I see if my library has it! ♥♥♥
Hi Maya, Oh wow I didn't know there was a movie (where have I been?) but I used to watch the tv show and it always totally fascinated me. I'm thinking now it may have been the start of my love for anything nautical... I adored that home too - it looks so different now but I'm so glad it's still standing... Thanks for sharing this, you've brought back lots of memories. Pruxxx
I love this movie! And what a beautiful house ♥
O O O
I've seen this.
Of what I remembered, I loved it.
That house is gorgeous!
I didn't know there was a movie Maya. Loved coming home from school and watching the sitcom repeats though. Mmm - looks like I'll have to hire a DVD this weekend to see the original movie :)
I didnt know there was a movie either...I always thought it was just the TV show. Love the old photos.
One of my favorite sitcoms, I never even saw the movie though. And I can't remember how the sitcom series ended. Will have to try to find that movie...now you have me curious! ~Lili
I remember that movie! I used to watch the sitcom too! I love black and white movies like Rebecca too!
I so love that film! Thank you for reminding us of this little gem.
That's one of those movies that shows up from time to time on TV but that I've never watched. I'll have to check it out next time. The house and Rex Harrison look yummy.
I love old movies, I wonder if I can get this from LoveFilm !!
I almost squealed when I saw the title of this post! I LOVE this movie! It has always been at the top of my favorites list.
I saw it the first time when I was a child & absolutely fell in love with it. I thought Gene Tierney was so beautiful. I loved the house, the spectacular views, the balcony off of the bedroom & of course...Captain Gregg. I will never forget the soundtrack or sound of the mantle clock chiming in the movie.
Thanks for putting a smile on my face. I will have to dig out my DVD & watch it again soon.
Blessings, Tracy
I'd forgotten there was a movie. I do remember the television show. Thanks for the memories!
Great post, both the movie and television shows are classics, we could do with more of those feel good stories in our world.
I love this movie and I loved the TV show. I always thought Rex Harrison was so sexy in that movie. I think that why I always love men with beards or goatee's they remind me of sea captains.
I'm so glad you posted about one of my favorite movies. It is such a charming story. You would also like the original book written in the 1940's by R.A. Dick. Just as in the movie, Mrs. Muir writes her book using a man's name. R.A. Dick was actually a pseudonym for Josephine Leslie. It's the only book she every wrote. The story in the book is a little bit different than the movie. I love both versions.
Lucky me! Our local library has this movie and it's in transit to my branch. Yes, I remember the TV version and like the posters before me - I wasn't aware that there was a movie.
Can't wait to watch it! Thanks for posting this - you're a doll!
Built a house on the water in Michigan in 2000 and inscribed on the front GULL COTTAGE
Must rent it again...I love this film. And, yes, Mr. Rex Harrison... *sigh*
Thank you! Great memories with my Mom watching that movie. NOw going to buy it on Amazon, a must watch.
I just watched this movie again for the first time in years and was delighted to see it's just as good as I remembered it.
Aww, a rainy day, a fire in the fireplace, a cozy sofa and my all time favorite movie " The Ghost And Mrs. Muir". It does not get any better than this...
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