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Bell Book and Candle

  • 1958
  • Approved
  • 1h 46m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
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James Stewart, Jack Lemmon, Kim Novak, Elsa Lanchester, Hermione Gingold, Ernie Kovacs, and Janice Rule in Bell Book and Candle (1958)
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A modern-day witch likes her neighbor but despises his fiancée, so she enchants him to love her instead.A modern-day witch likes her neighbor but despises his fiancée, so she enchants him to love her instead.A modern-day witch likes her neighbor but despises his fiancée, so she enchants him to love her instead.

  • Director
    • Richard Quine
  • Writers
    • Daniel Taradash
    • John Van Druten
  • Stars
    • James Stewart
    • Kim Novak
    • Jack Lemmon
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.8/10
    14K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    4,703
    5,707
    • Director
      • Richard Quine
    • Writers
      • Daniel Taradash
      • John Van Druten
    • Stars
      • James Stewart
      • Kim Novak
      • Jack Lemmon
    • 151User reviews
    • 57Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 2 Oscars
      • 4 nominations total

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    James Stewart
    James Stewart
    • Shepherd 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
    • Queenie Holroyd
    Janice Rule
    Janice Rule
    • Merle Kittridge
    Philippe Clay
    Philippe Clay
    • French Singer at the Zodiac Club
    Bek Nelson
    Bek Nelson
    • Tina - Shep's Secretary
    Howard McNear
    Howard McNear
    • Andy White - Shep's Co-Publisher
    The Brothers Candoli
    • Musicians at the Zodiac Club
    Fred Aldrich
    Fred Aldrich
    • Mover
    • (uncredited)
    Leon Alton
    Leon Alton
    • Club Patron
    • (uncredited)
    Monty Ash
    • Herb Store Owner
    • (uncredited)
    Joe Barry
    • Exterminator
    • (uncredited)
    Wolfe Barzell
    Wolfe Barzell
    • Zodiac Club Proprietor
    • (uncredited)
    Willie Bloom
    • Undetermined Role
    • (uncredited)
    Gail Bonney
    Gail Bonney
    • Betty - Merle's Maid
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Richard Quine
    • Writers
      • Daniel Taradash
      • John Van Druten
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews151

    Featured review

    Bewitching Romantic Comedy -- Sunday Afternoon Delight!

    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!
    • mdm-11
    • Nov 27, 2004
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Cary Grant actively sought the lead role.
    • Goofs
      There are only ten signs of the zodiac decorating the doorway into the Zodiac Club.
    • Quotes

      Shepherd 'Shep' Henderson: That girl you know, Gillian Holroyd, she's one.

      Merle Kittridge: A witch?

      Shepherd 'Shep' Henderson: Yes!

      Merle Kittridge: Shep, you just never learned to spell.

    • Alternate versions
      The 1999 U.S. DVD release includes both the original theatrical version (as seen in theaters and on VHS) and an extended version (which is obviously not labeled as such). The theatrical version runs for 102 minutes, while the extended version is approximately 4 minutes longer at a runtime of 106 minutes. The theatrical version is presented in 4:3 full screen, while the extended version is presented in 16:9 widescreen.
    • Connections
      Featured in Hollywood and the Stars: In Search of Kim Novak (1964)
    • Soundtracks
      Jingle Bells
      (1857) (uncredited)
      Written by James Pierpont
      In the score during the opening credits

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 19, 1958 (Finland)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Sortilegio de amor
    • Filming locations
      • Flatiron Building - 175 Fifth Avenue, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Columbia Pictures Corporation
      • Phoenix Productions (III)
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $2,450,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $2,492
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 46 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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