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Bell Book and Candle

  • 1958
  • Approved
  • 1h 46m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
15K
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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
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.8/10
    15K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Richard Quine
    • Writers
      • Daniel Taradash
      • John Van Druten
    • Stars
      • James Stewart
      • Kim Novak
      • Jack Lemmon
    • 154User reviews
    • 60Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 2 Oscars
      • 4 nominations total

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    Top Cast36

    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 reviews154

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      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.
    • Goofs
      When James Stewart, Jack Lemmon, and Ernie Kovacs get out of the cab, Stewart gets out twice.
    • 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

    • Release date
      • January 2, 1959 (United States)
    • 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)
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    • Budget
      • $2,450,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $3,157
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 46m(106 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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