Bell, Book and Candle
“Getting here is half the fun...”
1958•NR•1h 46m•6.6•Released
ComedyFantasyRomance
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.
Director
Richard Quine
Writer
Daniel Taradash
Budget
$2M
Revenue
$3M
Languages
English, French, Italian
Studio
Columbia Pictures
Cast
James Stewart
Shep Henderson
Kim Novak
Gillian 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
Howard McNear
Andy White
Fred Aldrich
Mover (uncredited)
Leon Alton
Club Patron (uncredited)
Monty Ash
Herb Store Owner (uncredited)
Alex Ball
Club Patron (uncredited)
Joe Barry
Exterminator (uncredited)
Production
Company
Columbia Pictures
Company
Julian Blaustein Productions Ltd.
Producer
Julian Blaustein
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