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Blithe Spirit

NR1h 36m1945David Lean
IMDb: 7.0/10Rotten: 78%
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"Elvira is the kind of gal who can turn an evening into a night you'll never forget!"

While holding a séance for skeptical novelist Charles Condomine, self-proclaimed 'spiritualist medium' Madame Arcati inadvertently summons the spirit of his deceased first wife Elvira, leading to an increasingly complex love triangle with Ruth, his current wife of five years.

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Love TriangleMarried CoupleExorcismMediumBased On Play Or MusicalMurderTranceAuthorMaidWidower

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What is Blithe Spirit (1945) about?

While holding a séance for skeptical novelist Charles Condomine, self-proclaimed 'spiritualist medium' Madame Arcati inadvertently summons the spirit of his deceased first wife Elvira, leading to an increasingly complex love triangle with Ruth, his current wife of five years.

Who stars in Blithe Spirit?

Blithe Spirit stars Rex Harrison (Charles Condomine), Constance Cummings (Ruth Condomine), Kay Hammond (Elvira Condomine), Margaret Rutherford (Madame Arcati), Hugh Wakefield (Dr. George Bradman). The film was directed by David Lean.

How long is Blithe Spirit?

Blithe Spirit has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1945. It is rated NR.

Is Blithe Spirit worth watching?

Blithe Spirit holds an IMDb rating of 7.0/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 78. Fans of Comedy, Fantasy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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