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Bell Book and Candle (1958)
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January 1959 (USA) moreTagline:
A bewitching comedy about an enchanting subject!Plot:
A modern-day witch likes her neighbor but despises his fiancee, so she enchants him to love her instead... only to fall in love with him for real. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 2 nominations moreUser Comments:
Bewitching Romantic Comedy -- Sunday Afternoon Delight! more (66 total)Cast
(Complete credited cast)| James Stewart | ... | Shepherd 'Shep' Henderson | |
| Kim Novak | ... | Gillian 'Gil' Holroyd | |
| Jack Lemmon | ... | Nicky Holroyd | |
| Ernie Kovacs | ... | Sidney Redlitch | |
| Hermione Gingold | ... | Bianca de Passe | |
| Elsa Lanchester | ... | Aunt Queenie Holroyd | |
| Janice Rule | ... | Merle Kittridge | |
| Philippe Clay | ... | French Singer at the Zodiac Club | |
| Bek Nelson | ... | Tina - Shep's Secretary | |
| Howard McNear | ... | Andy White - Shep's Co-Publisher | |
| The Brothers Candoli | ... | Musicians at the Zodiac Club |
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Canada:PG (Ontario) | USA:Approved (PCA #19072) | USA:PG (TV rating) | Finland:S | UK:U | West Germany:12Fun Stuff
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This was James Stewart's final appearance as a romantic lead. This was because many of the leading ladies that were playing his romantic interest were becoming younger and a few were half his age. The critics in 1958 felt that Stewart was miscast as a suave New York businessman, and he apparently agreed. After this film he would concentrate more on roles that portrayed him as an everyman or as a father figure. moreGoofs:
Errors made by characters (possibly deliberate errors by the filmmakers): In the scene in which Gil makes a pot of tea, she puts six or seven spoons of loose black tea into a small two-cup pot. This would result in tea as thick as tar and about as palatable. moreSoundtrack:
Stormy Weather moreFAQ
Why does Gillian put a spell on Shep?Is "Bell Book and Candle" based on a book?
Is there a name for the tune that Gillian hums when she's enchanting Shep?
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Kim Novac is wonderful as the 'good witch' falling in love with mortal James Stewart. The special treat with this film is that there is a complete 'underground society' (literally) of witches and warlocks, of whom we get to know Elsa Lanchester and Jack Lemon, both recommending Kim Novak quickly forget her romance with the mortal man.
This film is a visual feast with some tidbits of 1950s Jazz music in the score. Complete with black cat, spell-book and magic tricks. Who can blame Jimmy Stewart for falling for Kim Novak's spell? The International cast of supporting actors includes an authentic Parisian Night Club Act, as well as the ultra-eccentric Hermione Gingold (of Gigi/Moulin Rouge fame). Elsa Lancaster is an absolute delight as the intuition-plagued Auntie Queenie. Don't miss this bewitching piece of light entertainment!