Bell, Book and Candle
Bell, Book and Candle

Movie·1958·1h 46m

Bell, Book and Candle

Getting here is half the fun...

Directed By

Richard Quine

Country

United States of America

Language

English

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The Story

Gillian Holroyd, a modern-day witch, becomes smitten with her handsome upstairs neighbor, Shep Henderson. Using her magical powers, she casts a love spell on him, only to face unexpected complications when genuine feelings emerge, threatening her supernatural abilities.

Written By

Daniel Taradash

Producer

Julian Blaustein

Cinematography

James Wong Howe

Music

George Duning

Editor

Charles Nelson

Themes

witchlove of one's lifecatbeatnikwitchcraftscrewball comedylove potionfantasyromantic fantasy

Production House

Julian Blaustein Productions
Columbia Pictures

Audience Score

65%

249 votes

Skip11%
Timepass27%
Go for it38%
Perfection24%

Where to watch

Region: US

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Cast

James Stewart

James Stewart

Shep Henderson

Kim Novak

Kim Novak

Gillian Holroyd

Jack Lemmon

Jack Lemmon

Nicky Holroyd

Ernie Kovacs

Ernie Kovacs

Sidney Redlitch

Hermione Gingold

Hermione Gingold

Bianca de Passe

Elsa Lanchester

Elsa Lanchester

Aunt Queenie Holroyd

Janice Rule

Janice Rule

Merle Kittridge

Philippe Clay

Philippe Clay

French Singer at the Zodiac Club

Bek Nelson

Bek Nelson

Tina

Howard McNear

Howard McNear

Andy White

Fred Aldrich

Fred Aldrich

Mover (uncredited)

Leon Alton

Club Patron (uncredited)

Monty Ash

Herb Store Owner (uncredited)

Alex Ball

Club Patron (uncredited)

Joe Barry

Exterminator (uncredited)

Wolfe Barzell

Wolfe Barzell

Zodiac Club Proprietor (uncredited)

Gail Bonney

Gail Bonney

Betty - Merle's Maid (uncredited)

Don Brodie

Don Brodie

Cab Driver (uncredited)

// crew

Crew

Daniel Taradash

Daniel Taradash

Screenplay

Julian Blaustein

Producer

George Duning

George Duning

Original Music Composer

Richard Quine

Richard Quine

Director

James Wong Howe

James Wong Howe

Director of Photography

Charles Nelson

Editor

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