Toshi51 I saw this movie on a B&W TV in the early 1960s and was delighted to see it again as an adult. While my childhood impressions of this romantic tale remain intact, I am now mostly impressed by the context of this movie soon after a long and difficult war. It is a warm and touching story of love transcending death. Surely a relevant notion for the time. I am not suggesting any of this was intentional. Art following events and emotions of the time? I wonder.Rex Harrison reprising much of his character from "Night Train to Munich", the self superior and cynical lover, casting his grand personality over the ever pure Gene Tierney.In a way an early and oddly Feminist tale. Here is an independent woman of strength and determination making her way in the world of publishing. Betrayed by the falseness of a suitor, she remains true to herself and her small family including Martha.Seeing this movie 40 some years later it remains as true and good as ever.

Alex da Silva Widower Gene Tierney (Lucy) is looking for a house so she buys a haunted one! Of course. Well, you would, wouldn't you? The house is haunted by crusty sea dog Rex Harrison (Daniel) and he doesn't want anyone meddling on his property. However, he likes Gene so she can stay on and they form a friendship. He gives her an idea for an income before disappearing from her life as she finds a mortal love in George Sanders (Miles). Hold on, Sanders is always a cad, isn't he? This is a romantic film that mixes real life with the next world and the ending ties up things nicely. And of course this is actually what happens – love goes on forever. If you are a romantic, you'll enjoy this film. There is comedy and also a young Natalie Wood who gets to deliver ominous dialogue about liking the sea…….A lot of tragedies tied up with the cast of this film. Gene Tierney, Rex Harrison, George Sanders and Natalie Wood all have an unfortunate or scandalous story attached to them.Back to the film, it's easy-going and stays with you after it has finished.

GeoPierpont Gene Tierney is a most beautiful, talented and unpretentious actress and she is absolutely stunning in this production. I just cringe at the thought of someone like that relegating most of her life alone with a kind housekeeper and the sea. Really??? If you have recently lost a most loved mate or companion and are traumatized by the tragedy and think you will never experience joy in your life, just watch this promising flick! I know this is a likely outcome for many an elderly widow and the cads out there trying to take advantage of them are ubiquitous.Well, enough for fair warnings against high winds. I enjoyed the paranormal aspect and found the treatment even handed and natural, surprisingly. The ending was unexpected and I imagined her being bored with him after 100 years or so and moving on to Herman Melville perhaps.Very romantic for a phantom relationship and wondered why she chose to remain single for all those years when she clearly admitted how lonely she felt during her imaginary friend's absence, scratching head on this one still....

jeffhaller125 A masterpiece? No kidding. This is such an unusual and beautiful film. Gene Tierney plays an early 20th century widow who is unknowingly more liberated than any woman of the 21st century. The film is stunning to look at. It is amazing to think that it was made in California, it looks as English as any English movie, so much so that one wonders why so many Hollywood movies set in England look so phony. What a screenplay. It is as if we are reading a book and every dissolve means a new chapter. Tierney was not a great actress but that face is fascinating and the role sits more comfortably with her than any of her others. Harrison is one of the sexiest creatures ever seen in a movie; their scenes together truly do smolder. I dare anyone not to cry during the last three minutes. It is so rewarding to see a Hollywood movie, with a great supporting cast that is all unrecognizable except for Natalie Wood. This is simply one of the very best and it will never date since it is a period piece. That score has to be among the greatest and most effective.