
Classic Ghost Stories
1986-12-31 · 70 min · Not rated
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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- Directors
- David Bell
- Production companies
- BBC
- Countries
- United Kingdom
- Status
- Released
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Robert PowellProfessorTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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