Question 1

Why was a 'blockbuster' bomb featured in The Canterville Ghost?

Accepted Answer

The bomb that Cuffy and the ghost want to dispose of was known as a 'blockbuster' because it was powerful enough to demolish a city block.

Question 2

Which film marked Robert Young's last under his MGM contract?

Accepted Answer

The Canterville Ghost was Robert Young's last film under his contract with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, which had begun in 1931.

Question 3

How did the director change during production of The Canterville Ghost?

Accepted Answer

After 38 days of shooting, director Jules Dassin replaced Norman Z. McLeod, reportedly due to Charles Laughton's insistence.

Question 4

What connects The Canterville Ghost to Journey for Margaret (1942)?

Accepted Answer

This is the 2nd film Robert Young was in with Margaret O'Brien. Both took place in England around WWII, and he played an American while she was British.

Question 5

Who plays the ghost Sir Simon de Canterville?

Accepted Answer

Charles Laughton plays the ghost Sir Simon de Canterville.

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