The descendent of a ghost imprisoned for cowardice hopes to free the spirit by displaying courage when under duress.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Charles LaughtonSir Simon de Canterville / The Ghost | Sir Simon de Canterville / The Ghost |
 Robert YoungCuffy Williams | Cuffy Williams |
 Margaret O'BrienLady Jessica de Canterville | Lady Jessica de Canterville |
 William GarganSergeant Benson | Sergeant Benson |
 Reginald OwenLord Canterville | Lord Canterville |
 Una O'ConnorMrs. Umney | Mrs. Umney |
 Rags RaglandBig Harry Waters | Big Harry Waters |
 Donald StuartSir Valentine Williams | Sir Valentine Williams |
 Elisabeth RisdonMrs. Polverdine | Mrs. Polverdine |
 Frank FaylenLieutenant John Kane | Lieutenant John Kane |
 Lumsden HareMr. Potts | Mr. Potts |
 Mike MazurkiMetropolus | Metropolus |
| WWilliam MossHector | Hector |
 Bobby ReadickEddie | Eddie |
 Marc CramerBugsy McDougle | Bugsy McDougle |
 William TannenJordan | Jordan |
 Peter LawfordAnthony de Canterville | Anthony de Canterville |
 Jack LambertTrigger | Trigger |