Sylvia and the Ghost (Sylvie and the Phantom)
1946 · Movie · 90 min. · France
On the eve of her 16th birthday, Sylvie's father needs cash to stay in his castle so he sells Sylvie's favorite thing, a painting of Alain, the lover of Sylvie's grandmother, killed in a duel. Alain's ghost lives in the castle and Sylvie senses his presence, thinks she loves him, and fears that romance from the living will never come her way. Dad prepares a midnight surprise for Sylvie and her party guests: the appearance of the phantom. He's hired an actor, but two young men in love with Sylvie also volunteer to don white robes: Fred, the rich kid who bought the painting, and Ramure, a jewel thief in hiding. The youths declare their love, and Alain's ghost helps resolve all.
Direction Claude Autant-Lara
Cast Odette Joyeux · François Périer · Pierre Larquey · Claude Marcy · Jean Desailly · Paul Demange · Marguerite Cassan · Rognoni · Lise Topart · Gabrielle Fontan · Anne-Marie Paillard · Françoise Paillard · Pierre Houssier · Michel Houssier · Jacques Tati
Soundtrack René Cloërec
Screenplay Jean Aurenche · Alfred Adam
Cinematography Philippe Agostini
Original title Sylvie et le fantôme
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Not rated (FilmAffinity)
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