Sylvia and the Ghost(1946)
Sylvie et le fantôme
Sylvia and the Ghost Synopsis
A teenager becomes fixated on a painting of the handsome suitor who died in a duel for her grandmother's love. On her sixteenth birthday, her father hires three men who pretend to be the ghost of the suitor to entertain her. Little do they know, the ghost of the suitor himself is roaming the castle halls.
Sylvia and the Ghost (1946) is a fantasy, romance and comedy film directed by Claude Autant-Lara, released on February 6, 1946 with a runtime of 1h 37m. It stars Odette Joyeux, François Périer, Jean Desailly and Jacques Tati. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 24 ratings.
- Director:
- Claude Autant-Lara
- Writers:
- Alfred Adam, Jean Aurenche
- Producers:
- André Paulvé
- Cinematographer:
- Philippe Agostini
- Composer:
- René Cloërec
- Production:
- Écran Français
- Status:
- Released
Sylvia and the Ghost Cast & Crew
Main cast
Odette Joyeux
as Sylvie
François Périer
as Ramure, thief
Jean Desailly
as Frederick
Jacques Tati
as Ghost of Alain de Francigny
Pierre Larquey
as Baron Edouard
Julien Carette
as Hector, butler
Paul Demange
as Counsellor
Marguerite Cassan
as Marthe
Lise Topart
as Girl
Gabrielle Fontan
as Marielle
- Rognoni
Rognoni
as Damas, antiques seller
- Claude Marcy
Claude Marcy
as Countess of Virtues
Key crew
Directed by Claude Autant-Lara, written by Alfred Adam and Jean Aurenche, produced by André Paulvé.
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Sylvia and the Ghost Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 24 ratings.
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Sylvia and the Ghost – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Sylvia and the Ghost online?
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Sylvia and the Ghost (1946) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Sylvia and the Ghost?
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The main cast of Sylvia and the Ghost (1946) includes Odette Joyeux, François Périer, Jean Desailly, Jacques Tati and Pierre Larquey. The film was directed by Claude Autant-Lara. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Sylvia and the Ghost released?
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Sylvia and the Ghost was released on February 6, 1946 and runs for 1h 37m.
Is Sylvia and the Ghost worth watching?
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Sylvia and the Ghost (1946) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 24 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy fantasy, romance and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.