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Blithe Spirit (1945)
2.8 out of 5 stars  (13 customer reviews)

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Product Details

  • Actors: Rex Harrison, Constance Cummings, Kay Hammond, Margaret Rutherford, Hugh Wakefield
  • Directors: David Lean
  • Format: NTSC
  • Language: English
  • Region: All Regions
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
  • Studio: Image Entertainment
  • DVD Release Date: Dec 18 1998
  • Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars  (13 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: 6305186340
  • Amazon.ca Sales Rank: #56,456 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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This DVD edition was mastered from a mediocre film element, depriving us of the original Technicolor hues. Too bad, since the film won an Oscar in 1946 for its dazzling special effects (Elvira glows in green!). --Bill Desowitz

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Noel Coward's favorite play was certainly a departure for David Lean, best known for adapting Dickens in the '40s. While it's the director's only comedy, the result is a delightful gem. Rex Harrison is an acerbic author haunted by the ghost of first wife Elvira (Kay Hammond), who tries to seduce him all over again. This throws his second wife (Constance Cummings) into a panic, second-guessing her lack of passion. It's a celestial sex romp that hasn't lost its bite. Margaret Rutherford, as always, steals the show as the sardonic medium. --Bill Desowitz

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13 Reviews
5 star: 15%  (2)
4 star: 23%  (3)
3 star: 23%  (3)
2 star: 7%  (1)
1 star: 30%  (4)
 
 
 
 
 
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars VERY WITTY AND SOPHISTICATED, Nov 30 1999
By "scotsladdie" (GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA) - See all my reviews
This film is great fun to watch. Rex Harrison and Constance Cummings are the married couple and Kay Hammond is the ghost of Harrison's ex who wreaks havoc in their home. Margaret Rutherford is much younger than we usually see her but blissfully her fey self as Madame Arcati. Rutherford is very funny and a real scene stealer. The early colour is quite good (on my DVD) and the print was very clear. Harrison was actually more versatile than is generally remembered (remember "The Ghost and Mrs. Muir"?).
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars A great movie to watch on arainy day, Dec 21 2000
By Bidita Sadiq (Richardson, TX United States) - See all my reviews
For fans of the amazing late Margaret Rutherford this film is a real treat of her natural comic talents. Without her Rex Harrison's character would not appeal. Rutherford's role of an eccentric psychic lends a touch of greatness to this movie as well as provide ample laughter.
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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars What a shame! Wait for a better transfer., Oct 22 2001
By Jill Kalter (Malibu, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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I purchased this DVD without ever having seen the movie, but I figured I couldn't go wrong with David Lean, Rex Harrison, and Noel Coward. Unfortunately, I didn't take DVD production values (or lack thereof) into consideration.

This is probably a wonderful movie, but the DVD is unwatchable. The sound is absolutely abysmal. I wasn't able to make out Noel Coward's dialog at all. Don't bother getting this DVD; wait for a better transfer.

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1.0 out of 5 stars Where is this title?
This was allegedly suppose to come out a month ago but nothing! Anyone have any other news on the release of this great movie? Read more
Published on Oct 8 2004 by derek1939

5.0 out of 5 stars Bravo for the London reviewer of January 16, 2004!
The London reviewer and I are of one accord on the perfection of this exercise in WIT as defined by Pope: "True wit is nature to advantage dressed / What oft was thought but... Read more
Published on Feb 28 2004 by Robert E. Henry

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect
This is a review of the script, acting and direction; not of the DVD. This is vintage, brittle Coward. Read more
Published on Jan 16 2004

3.0 out of 5 stars Harmless, But Uninspired
"Blithe Spirit" has Rex Harrison in his acerbic bachelor mode unable to get rid of either of his dead wives. Read more
Published on Oct 10 2003 by brewster22

1.0 out of 5 stars Not worth your time
This is horribly performed. My high school performed the play better. However, it's not all their fault. After all, Noel Coward is a horrible writer! Read more
Published on Nov 21 2002 by emily

3.0 out of 5 stars A Touch too, too
The most interesting thing about "Blithe Spirit" is that this, only David Lean's third film as a director, should already incorporate his fully developed style. Read more
Published on Jan 31 2001 by Charles S. Tashiro

4.0 out of 5 stars Pure Spirit & Nostalgia
After reading previous reviews I was expecting to be disappointed - but NOT A BIT. It was a joy to see a young Margaret Rutherford cavorting around as Madame Arcati, and a... Read more
Published on Jun 8 2000 by J. Jacklin De Carteret

2.0 out of 5 stars Great Movie, Lousy DVD
This delightful movie by David Lean deserves a much better transfer/print than the one present in this DVD. Read more
Published on Nov 23 1999 by cinescoper

3.0 out of 5 stars Classic English madcap comedy from Noel Coward
If you like classic madcap comedy, this is a great one! Noel Coward penned the play and you know how witty HIS tongue is... Read more
Published on Nov 9 1999

1.0 out of 5 stars wonderful film - terrible transfer to DVD
Blithe Spirit is a bright, sophisticated comedy. The film is brilliantly acted and the humor still holds up today. Read more
Published on Sep 6 1999

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