The Search for Bridey Murphy
Synopsis
After being shown what hypnotism can do, a doctor starts to study it in depth. When he experiments on a friend's wife, she regresses into an early life, that of Bridey Murphy.
Top Cast
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Teresa Wright
Ruth Simmons
Louis Hayward
Morey Bernstein
Nancy Gates
Hazel Bernstein
Kenneth Tobey
Rex Simmons
Richard Anderson
Dr. Deering
Tom McKee
Catlett
Janet Riley
Lois Morgan
Charles Boaz
Jerry Thomas
Lawrence Fletcher
Cranmer
Charles Maxwell
Father Bernard
Walter Kingsford
Professor
Noel Leslie
Edgar Cayce
William Joseph Barker
Self
Eilene Janssen
Bridey Murphy Age 15
Bradford Jackson
Brian MacCarthy Age 17
James Kirkwood
Brian MacCarthy Age 68
Hallene Hill
Bridey Murphy Age 66
Denise Freeborn
Bridey Murphy Age 8
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 1, 1956
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Noel Langley
- Screenplay & Story
- Morey Bernstein, Noel Langley
- Original Score
- Roy Webb
- Original Title
- The Search for Bridey Murphy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Noel Langley
Morey Bernstein, Noel Langley
Roy Webb
John F. Warren
Floyd Knudtson
Pat Duggan
Department Leadership Roster
Noel Langley
Director
Noel Langley
Writer
Pat Duggan
Producer
Roy Webb
Original Music Composer
John F. Warren
Director of Photography
Floyd Knudtson
Editor
Edith Head
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Search for Bridey Murphy
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What is The Search for Bridey Murphy about?
After being shown what hypnotism can do, a doctor starts to study it in depth. When he experiments on a friend's wife, she regresses into an early life, that of Bridey Murphy.
Who directed The Search for Bridey Murphy?
The Search for Bridey Murphy was directed by Noel Langley.
Who stars in The Search for Bridey Murphy?
The principal cast of The Search for Bridey Murphy includes Teresa Wright, Louis Hayward, Nancy Gates, Kenneth Tobey, Richard Anderson.
When was The Search for Bridey Murphy released and how long is it?
The Search for Bridey Murphy was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for The Search for Bridey Murphy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Search for Bridey Murphy was composed by Roy Webb.
Is The Search for Bridey Murphy based on a book or true story?
The Search for Bridey Murphy is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Morey Bernstein".