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Main title from A Place of One’s Own (1945)

A Place of One’s Own

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| Film | | B&W
Stars: Margaret Lockwood, James Mason, Barbara Mullen

In Edwardian times, a retired tradesman purchases an old haunted mansion, unaware of its reputation. Troubles start when the housekeeper is possessed by the spirit of the former owner who seeks revenge on those responsible for her death

After 40 years as a Yorkshire draper, Mr Smedhurst buys Bellingham House to retire to with his wife.

Unaware of the house’s haunted reputation, he engages young Annette as a lodger and companion for Mrs Smedhurst.

Troubles start when Annette is possessed by the spirit of the former owner who seeks revenge on those responsible for her death.

Cast (18)

Margaret Lockwood promotional headshot for Jassy, c. 1947, autographed ‘Sincerely’ by the actress
Annette
British actor James Mason wears a black dinner jacket and bow tie
Mr. Smedhurst
Barbara Mullen
Mrs Smedhurst
Dennis Price sports a natty moustache, cravat and white jumper, all whilst smoking a cigarette
Dr. Selbie
Helen Haye
Mrs Manning-Tutthorn
Michael Shepley
Major Manning-Tutthorn
Signed photo of British actress, Dulcie Gray. Picture reads ’Sincerely, Dulcie Gray’
Sarah
Moore Marriott
George
Ernest Thesiger
Dr. Marsham
O B Clarence
Perkins
Aubrey Mallalieu
Canon Mowbray
Gus McNaughton
P. C. Hargeaves
John Turnbull
Sir Roland Jarvis
Clarence Wright
Brighouse
Muriel George
Nurse
Helen Goss
Barmaid
Henry B Longhurst
Inspector
Edie Martin
Cook
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Production Information

A Place of One's Own - GB (GFD/Gainsborough), 1945, 92 minutes, B&W, Brock Wiliams (Writer), Osbert Sitwell (Novel), Bernard Knowles (Director)
 

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