Classic Ghost Stories

Classic Ghost Stories

Classic Ghost Stories

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Classic Ghost Stories

1986

1h 10m

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Horror

TV Movie

Overview

Five partially-dramatized readings of classic M.R. James ghost stories by actor Robert Powell. Including "The Mezzotint", "The Ash-Tree", "The Rose Garden", "Wailing Well" and "Oh, Whistle, and I'll Come to You, My Lad".

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BBC

Cast & Crew

1 member

Acting

Robert Powell

Professor

Robert Powell

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