Required reading for anyone writing paranormal romance. Which I'm not, but I enjoyed it a lot anyway.
Not to be confused with the TV series of the same name from the late 1960s, which shared a lot of the same dynamics but without the passage of time that's so critical to this story.
A ★★★★ review of The Ghost and Mrs. Muir (1947)
It’s been many years since I watched this, but I’m glad I did. – Anyone writing contemporary fantasy — especially paranormal romance — ought to watch this movie. It manages the human/ghost dynamic effortlessly and straightforwardly — and will still have the romantic reaching for the tissue at the end. Remarkably enough, it manages the whole ghost thing with a minimum of late-40s awkward special effects. Nothing dancing across the room on a str…
I discovered the TV series before the movie. It was interesting to see how they turned a love story into a comedy. Each is different but both are good.
+Marty Shaw Sure — though Charles Nelson Reilly tended to grate on me after a while, even back in the day.
Yeah, he would wear thin if he spent too much time onscreen, but I liked how they made him and the captain relatives because they were so different.
This is one of my all time favorite movies (disliked the TV series). It is one of the very few movies that I like more than the book on which it is based. The book is good and the characters intriguing, but it’s not The Movie. You’d think after seeing it…oh, 30 or more times, there wouldn’t be tears at the end. But no, there always are.
Your review of The Ghost and Mrs. Muir perfectly captures the film’s whimsical yet heartfelt tone. I love how you analyze the delicate balance between romance, fantasy, and humor, making the movie feel as timeless as it is charming. Your reflections on the character dynamics and the subtle emotional depth of the plot show a true appreciation for the film’s quiet magic. It’s a review that makes me want to revisit this classic, knowing there’s so much more to appreciate with each viewing.