Review of Blithe Spirit (1945) by Gail B — 05 Apr 2008

Margaret Rutherford at her eccentric best, love never is a straight and narrow path.

This review of Blithe Spirit (1945) was written by Gail B on 05 Apr 2008.

Blithe Spirit has generally received positive reviews.

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By David H (2,838) on 06 Mar 2012

Classic Noel Coward, and a good adaptation of this play. Great cast, many of whom repeat the roles they played in the stage play. Recommend…

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By Joel A (1,152) on 23 May 2016

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By Greg W (4,011) on 12 Nov 2016

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By Louisa M (114) on 08 Apr 2008

I was looking forward to seeing this but was rather disappointed in this dated light comedy. Always worth watching Margaret Rutherford though…

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By Courtney S (554) on 16 Nov 2012

Disappointing…

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By Luciene C (100) on 03 Jun 2011

NÃ£o Ã (C) uma obra de arte, mas foi Ã³timo rever. Afinal, por que os ingleses gostam tanto de uma histÃ³ria de fantasmas…

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By Benjamin O (239) on 15 Dec 2016

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