As ghost stories go, this classic movie The Uninvited is by far one of the best. This mystery/paranormal movie has everything, mystery, a ghost, romance and beautiful music in the background. Ray Milland and Ruth Hussey star as brother and sister, Roderick and Pamela Fitzgerald.
When siblings buy a beautiful old house (Windward House) overlooking the ocean, they have no idea what awaits them in their new home. However, their dog knows and he immediately runs away. After moving in, the new owners soon sense that they are not the only residents of Windward House. Curious to know the history of the house, they set out to get some answers from the previous owner Commander Beech (Donald Chrisp). When Rod questions the Commander, he realizes that the Commander believes that the house is haunted and fears for his granddaughter's safety. While visiting the Commander, the granddaughter Stella Meredith (Gail Russell) comes home. Stella is also curious about Winward House but her grandfather has been forbidden her to enter it or go near it. Now, he also wants her to stay away from the meddling Fitzgerald's.
Others in the cast include Alan Napier as Dr. Scott who finds and takes in the Fitzgerald's pet. He joins the Fitzgerald's in their quest to find out the truth about Winward House. Cornelia Otis Skinner is superb as the grim-faced Miss Holloway who has held the answers for years--in doing so she destroys herself, but not before trying to keep a promise to her friend who died many years ago.
Victor Young's haunting 'Stella By Starlight' threads through the movie as tension rises. This is such a good movie. It's the kind that makes you turn on the lights to get rid of shadowy corners. A true classic movie.
As with many classic movies The Univited is not readily available at primary Amazon. However it is usually available from one of Amazon's outsource retailer's. Also, stay on the look-out for for this movie on television--keep your system ready to record.
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