A Place of One's Own

1949 "James Mason brings his genius to the strangest love story that ever haunted two hearts"
6.2| 1h32m| NR| en
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An elderly couple move into an old, supposedly haunted abandoned house. A young girl comes to live with the pair as a companion for the wife. However, soon the girl is possessed by the spirit of another girl, a wealthy woman who had once lived in the house but who had been murdered there.

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Ava-Grace Willis Story: It's very simple but honestly that is fine.
Patience Watson One of those movie experiences that is so good it makes you realize you've been grading everything else on a curve.
Hayleigh Joseph This is ultimately a movie about the very bad things that can happen when we don't address our unease, when we just try to brush it off, whether that's to fit in or to preserve our self-image.
Sarita Rafferty There are moments that feel comical, some horrific, and some downright inspiring but the tonal shifts hardly matter as the end results come to a film that's perfect for this time.
Richie-67-485852 This movie has a unique story to tell if one stays with it as it starts out a little slow but necessary. If you can also get past the British way of speaking which to Americans sometimes comes across mumbled then the story with a lot of heart awaits you. This movie has a strong "Somewhere in Time" movie flavor that Christopher Reeve did. Two star-crossed lovers keep missing each other but eventually connect. This movie has that dynamic with its own message and it is a great movie to discuss when it ends. I liked the build-up and the actors really got into their roles. The dame of the house makes a statement after finding out the place may be haunted that resonated with me. She says something to the affect of: if there is a ghost and there is an injustice then it is up to us to handle it or dissemble this house brick by brick. That is someone you want on your team. Enjoy the fresh innocence of a well-done movie back in the forties that must have brought many great entertainment joy. Good movie to eat your favorite snack with a tasty drink. Pay attention as the ghost tries to make itself known and how it all comes about that leads to a satisfying conclusion. Nicely done and thank you
Rainey Dawn Although the house is haunted and the young girl is possessed you will not find this film horror nor is it a comedy-horror - this film is a drama, mystery and a thriller - and quite a good one too.This is not your modern day possession/haunted house film - if you want that then look elsewhere - you won't see pea soup flying and heads spinning. This one is a love story of sorts (and not like "Ghost" with Patrick Swayze). This is a very tastefully made film and quite different than most ghost stories I've ever seen.I really enjoyed this one for it's great atmosphere - haunting a times. The cast is good too. I personally did not have a problem with the cinematography nor the directing (I read where James Mason was displeased with the end results of this film although he wanted to do this film).8/10
MikeMagi A nifty little ghost story in which possession is part of the lore. James Mason as an elderly retired draper buys a lovely old manse at a bargain price...because the real estate agent forgot to mention that it's haunted. His wife's companion, the lovely Margaret Lockwood, suddenly starts playing piano melodies she never heard before and takes to her bed, pleading "Send for Dr. Marsham." But her fiancée is Dr. Selby. Mason is marvelous as a retired old coot. Barbara Mullen is splendid as his practical wife. And a very young Dennis Price is a loving -- and bewildered -- young medic. If you enjoyed "The Haunting" and "The Uninvited," pay a visit to "A Place of One's Own."
Keetoo I just loved this movie. It kept my interest in a most peculiar way, and it took me nearly to the end of the picture before I figured it out. None of the key scenes were ever emphasized with dramatic music swelling up, down, or out....anywhere. In fact, it did not have any music except for the piano playing in one scene. Most unusual. This movie came across almost as "play-like", without the typical "movie" accents. Very different, very good. The only drawback, if you can really call it that, was the distraction of James Mason made up to be a man much older than his original years when he made this. The make up artist utilized a lot of "spirit-gum" that was used around his face, and unfortunately, it is noticeable in many scenes. But don't let that deter you from seeing this wonderful film!