
Straight On Till Morning(1972)
Brenda, a timid, withdrawn woman, meets Peter, a man she believes is finally the love of her life. However, little does Brenda know that Peter is a vicious serial killer.



Charles Laughton
Sir Simon de Canterville / The Ghost

Robert Young
Cuffy Williams

Margaret O'Brien
Lady Jessica de Canterville

William Gargan
Sergeant Benson

Reginald Owen
Lord Canterville

Una O'Connor
Mrs. Umney

Rags Ragland
Big Harry Waters

Donald Stuart
Sir Valentine Williams

Elisabeth Risdon
Mrs. Polverdine

Frank Faylen
Lieutenant John Kane
The Canterville Ghost is a comedy, fantasy film released in 1944 exploring themes of castle, liverpool, england. Directed by Jules Dassin, it stars Charles Laughton, Robert Young, Margaret O'Brien. The descendent of a ghost imprisoned for cowardice hopes to free the spirit by displaying courage when under duress.
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