description Bell, Book and Candle Overview
Bell, Book and Candle (1958) stars James Stewart and Kim Novak as a witch and her neighbor, brought together by a magical spell. The film features supporting actors including Jack Lemmon and Ernie Kovacs in this supernatural romantic comedy adaptation of a Broadway play. It marked James Stewart’s last performance in the role of a romantic lead.
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info Bell, Book and Candle Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1958 |
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Who stars in Bell, Book and Candle?
James Stewart and Kim Novak star in the film, reuniting just months after their pairing in Alfred Hitchcock's 'Vertigo,' also released in 1958. The supporting cast includes Jack Lemmon as a fellow warlock and Ernie Kovacs as an eccentric author.
Is Bell, Book and Candle based on a play?
Yes, the film is adapted from John Van Druten's 1950 Broadway play of the same name. The stage version had been a notable hit, and the 1958 Columbia Pictures film adaptation brought the supernatural romantic comedy to a wider audience.
What is the plot of Bell, Book and Candle?
Kim Novak plays Gillian Holroyd, a modern-day witch living in Greenwich Village who casts a love spell on her upstairs neighbor, publisher Shep Henderson, played by James Stewart. Complications arise when genuine feelings develop, because a witch who falls in love loses her powers.
What studio released Bell, Book and Candle?
Columbia Pictures released the film in December 1958, positioning it as a holiday-season release. Director Richard Quine helmed the project, having previously directed Kim Novak in several other films.
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