Bell, Book and Candle

Dec 25, 1958

1h 46m

★ 6.5

Getting here is half the fun...

Overview

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.

Genres

Comedy

Fantasy

Romance

Production Companies

Julian Blaustein Productions

Columbia Pictures

Bell, Book and Candle Trailers

Cast

Shep Henderson

James Stewart

Gillian Holroyd

Kim Novak

Nicky Holroyd

Jack Lemmon

Sidney Redlitch

Ernie Kovacs

Bianca de Passe

Hermione Gingold

Aunt Queenie Holroyd

Elsa Lanchester

Merle Kittridge

Janice Rule

French Singer at the Zodiac Club

Philippe Clay

Tina

Bek Nelson

Andy White

Howard McNear

Mover (uncredited)

Fred Aldrich

Club Patron (uncredited)

Leon Alton

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