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From the first note of the introduction music, "The Ghost and Mrs. Muir" captivates me and draws me into a world of the past. Gene Tierney is beautiful and her features are even more pronounced in black and white movies.
This young widow, Mrs. Muir, mystifies me with her strength and courage to survive in a time when women were "strange" if they remained single.
After a year of mourning her husband's death, she and her daughter, Anna, move away from her domineering sister-in-law and her mother-in law to live at the seaside.
Against the advice of the realtor, she rents Gull Cottage, a home that is haunted by it's previous owner, a deceased sea captain.
This movie speaks to the eternal romantic!
Synopsis of The Ghost & Mrs Muir
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She isn't living in Gull Cottage for long before Captain Gregg makes his presence known. Even after "showing" himself to Mrs. Muir, she is not scared away.
A friendship between these two is quickly cemented and a lifetime of a rather odd relationship ensues. They have conversations that no one else can hear and Captain Gregg dictates a book to Mrs. Muir in order to provide a living so she can stay at Gull Cottage and remain independent.
There are a few scenes that I find extremely entertaining. Even after seeing it dozens of times, I still laugh out loud when an unseen Captain Gregg "escorts" Mrs. Muir's rude in-laws out of Gull Cottage and another time when he releases the brake on the visiting realtor's automobile.
I never hear the nickname "my dear" that I don't think of Captain Gregg.
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Gene Tierney
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Not only was she born into affluence, but she was blessed with great beauty. Naturally graced with gentle features and demeanor, her appearance made her the perfect choice for the black & white classic movies, especially the mysteries that required exceptional acting and the ability to communicate with just a look.
Even though they are beautiful in the black and white photos, what we can't see is the real color of her gorgeous green eyes.
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Rex Harrison
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Available on Amazon.comSir Rex Harrison was the perfect male actor for The Ghost and Mrs. Muir. He seems to have a natural aloft demeanor. Coupled with is dark, brooding appearance, one could easily envision him as the captain of a ship.
During his sixty years of acting, Rex Harrison appeared in theaters on and off Broadway, as well as in movies made in both America and Britain.
Harrison was not limited to any stereotype. He starred in quite a variety of plays and films, including comedy acts. You may remember him best as Dr. Doolittle or perhaps as the King of Siam, but for me, he will always be Captain Gregg.
What is a Monkey Puzzle Tree
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Since I had no idea what a Monkey Puzzle tree looked like, I was intrigued and looked it up. Personally, I find it fascinating. Sorry, Gene, I have to side with Rex on this one.
Here is what Wikipedia says: "Araucaria araucana (Monkey-puzzle) is the hardiest species in the conifer genus Araucaria. It is native to central Chile and west central Argentina, and is an evergreen tree growing to 40 m tall and 2 m trunk diameter. Because of the species' great age it is sometimes described as a living fossil. Araucaria araucana is the national tree of Chile."
You can read more about the Monkey Puzzle tree at Wikipedia.org
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You have chosen to review one of my very favorite movies, Mouse. I LOVE this movie and both actors. Such a delightful story. It is also fun to read the background on both Gene Tierney and Rex Harrison. Now I'm in the mood to watch 'The Ghost and Mrs. Muir' again. I agree -- it may just be the BEST movie of all times.
ReplyDeleteI don't think I've seen that one. I'll have to try it. Thanks for the review.
ReplyDeleteAlways loved Rex Harrison and especially in The Ghost and Mrs. Muir. Great review. :)
ReplyDeleteOh it has been years since I saw The Ghost and Mrs. Muir! You have made me want to watch it once again. I love the old black and white movies and Gene Tierney and Rex Harrison are two of my all time favorite actors.
ReplyDeleteomg I had forgotten about this movie - loved it, and I may have to watch it again now after reading this - great review
ReplyDeleteDo I re ember a TV series by that name? Will check out the movie!
ReplyDeleteYes, indeed, you are correct. There was a tv series, but I confess, I never watched it. Hard to ever think of anyone else playing the parts, so it didn't appeal to me.
DeleteI loved this movie! Great old classic!
ReplyDeleteWhat a coincidence! I think I saw a bit of this when I was flipping channels recently. I thought, "this old movie looks interesting" but I didn't sit and watch because I was interrupted. At least now I know the title of the movie. I'l have to watch it all the way through. Thanks for the review.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a movie I would enjoy. i will keep it in mind next time I want to watch a movie.
ReplyDeleteThe movie is an outstanding classic. Interesting about the tv show in the 60’s, the role of the captain was played by Edward Mulhare - who was the understudy to Rex Harrison. The show played for two seasons on two different networks. The second network ruined the show, ending in it’s cancellation by attempting to compete with I Dream of Jeannie and Bewitched. The first season, however, with the different dynamic of a mid-nineteenth century sea captain and a late 1960’s mother of two children was fairly well done with notable elements from the 1947 movie. The pilot episode is probably best. It has its serious moments, but it is a sitcom. You will also find some notable guest stars along the way, such as Bill Bixby and a young Richard Dryfuss.
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