Bell, Book and Candle

1958 · directed by Richard Quine

Rating

73/100

Hit

no

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.

Bell, Book and Candle (1958), directed by Richard Quine, rates 73/100. See how its director, cast and crew rate across their careers.

Cast

• James Stewart
• Kim Novak
• Jack Lemmon
• Ernie Kovacs
• Hermione Gingold
• Elsa Lanchester
• Janice Rule
• Philippe Clay
• Bek Nelson
• Howard McNear

Crew

• James Wong Howe — Director of Photography
• Charles Nelson — Editor
• George Duning — Original Music Composer
• Daniel Taradash — Screenplay

More from Richard Quine

1. Pushover (1954) — 75/100
2. The Notorious Landlady (1962) — 68/100
3. How to Murder Your Wife (1965) — 64/100
4. It Happened to Jane (1959) — 64/100
5. Paris When It Sizzles (1964) — 62/100
6. Sex and the Single Girl (1964) — 59/100

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