Movie · 1939
Is La Charrette fantôme based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. La Charrette fantôme is based on the book Thy Soul Shall Bear Witness! by Selma Lagerlöf (1912).
The movie was released in 1939.
The book behind La Charrette fantôme
Thy Soul Shall Bear Witness!
by Selma Lagerlöf · first published 1912 · fantasy
1912 novel by Selma Lagerlöf.
Other adaptations of Thy Soul Shall Bear Witness!
- The Phantom Carriage (film, 1921)
- The Phantom Carriage (film, 1958)
Common questions
Is La Charrette fantôme based on a book?
Yes. La Charrette fantôme is based on the book Thy Soul Shall Bear Witness! by Selma Lagerlöf (1912).
Who wrote the book La Charrette fantôme is based on?
Thy Soul Shall Bear Witness! was written by Selma Lagerlöf and first published in 1912.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Thy Soul Shall Bear Witness! before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.
More screen adaptations of Selma Lagerlöf's books
- The Wonderful Adventures of Nils (TV, 1980)
- The Saga of Gosta Berling (film, 1924)
- The Enchanted Boy (film, 1955)
- Sons of Ingmar (film, 1919)
- The Tower of Lies (film, 1925)
- Karin Daughter of Ingmar (film, 1920)