James Mason brings his genius to the strangest love story that ever haunted two hearts
An elderly couple move into an old, supposedly haunted abandoned house. A young girl comes to live with the pair as a companion for the wife. However, soon the girl is possessed by the spirit of another girl, a wealthy woman who had once lived in the house but who had been murdered there.
A Place of One's Own (1945) is a drama, horror, mystery and thriller film directed by Bernard Knowles, released on March 20, 1945 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars Margaret Lockwood, James Mason, Barbara Mullen and Dennis Price. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 20 ratings.
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Margaret Lockwood
as Annette Allenby
James Mason
as Henry Smedhurst
Barbara Mullen
as Emilie Smedhurst
Dennis Price
as Dr. Robert Selbie
Helen Haye
as Florence Manning-Tutthorn
Michael Shepley
as Alistair Manning-Tutthorn
Dulcie Gray
as Sarah
Ernest Thesiger
as Dr. Richard Marsham
Henry B. Longhurst
as Inspector Barlowe
Moore Marriott
as George
O.B. Clarence
as Perkins
Helen Goss
as Rosie - the Barmaid
Directed by Bernard Knowles, written by Brock Williams and Osbert Sitwell, produced by R. J. Minney.
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 20 ratings.
It is unhealthy to take seriously what is morbid superstition. A Place of One's Own is directed by Bernard Knowles and adapted to screenplay by Brock Williams from the novel written by Osbert Sitwell. Out of Gainsborough Pictures it stars James Mason, Barbara Mullen, Margaret Lockwood, Dennis Price and Dulcie Gray. Music is by Hubert Bath and cinematography by Stephen Dade. Retiring couple the Smedhurst's (Mason &…
Reviewed on March 15, 2020
I might have enjoyed this more had I not got it into my head that the heavily made up "Smedhurst" (James Mason) reminded me of Robert Donat's "Chips" (1939). Aside from that distraction, it's quite an engaging drama that sees him and his wife "Emilie" (Barbara Mullen) buy an old house with an history. It's lain empty since the death of "Miss Harkness" over a generation ago, and locals think it might be haunted.…
Reviewed on July 1, 2022
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The main cast of A Place of One's Own (1945) includes Margaret Lockwood, James Mason, Barbara Mullen, Dennis Price and Helen Haye. The film was directed by Bernard Knowles. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
A Place of One's Own was released on March 20, 1945 and runs for 1h 32m.
A Place of One's Own (1945) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 20 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, horror and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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