Bell, Book and Candle (1958)

6.8Approved106 min

1958 film by Richard Quine

Bell, Book and Candle is a 1958 American supernatural romantic comedy film directed by Richard Quine from a screenplay by Daniel Taradash, based on the 1950 Broadway play by John Van Druten and starring James Stewart, Kim Novak, Jack Lemmon, and Ernie Kovacs. Novak portrays a witch who casts a spell on her neighbor, played by Stewart. The supporting cast features Lemmon, Kovacs, Hermione Gingold, Elsa Lanchester, and Janice Rule. The film is considered Stewart's final role as a romantic lead.

It was acknowledged as part of the inspiration for the television series Bewitched.

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What is Bell, Book and Candle about?
Bell, Book and Candle (1958) — Gillian Holroyd (Kim Novak) is a modern-day witch living in Greenwich Village. A publisher named Shep Henderson (James Stewart) moves into the apartment above hers and she becomes interested in him. When she learns he is going to marry her college nemesis, Merle Kittridge (Janice
Is Bell, Book and Candle based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Bell, Book and Candle scary?
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