Bell, Book and Candle
“Getting here is half the fun...”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Bell Book and Candle (1958) Original Trailer [HD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-08-30
Top Cast
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James Stewart
Shep Henderson
Kim Novak
Gillian Holroyd
Jack Lemmon
Nicky Holroyd
Ernie Kovacs
Sidney Redlitch
Hermione Gingold
Bianca de Passe
Elsa Lanchester
Aunt Queenie Holroyd
Janice Rule
Merle Kittridge
Philippe Clay
French Singer at the Zodiac Club
Bek Nelson
Tina
Howard McNear
Andy White
Fred Aldrich
Mover (uncredited)
Leon Alton
Club Patron (uncredited)
Monty Ash
Herb Store Owner (uncredited)
Alex Ball
Club Patron (uncredited)
Joe Barry
Exterminator (uncredited)
Wolfe Barzell
Zodiac Club Proprietor (uncredited)
Gail Bonney
Betty - Merle's Maid (uncredited)
Don Brodie
Cab Driver (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Los Angeles, California
Festival / Special Debut
December 25, 1958
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.29x
+$700K net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Quine
- Screenplay & Story
- Daniel Taradash
- Original Score
- George Duning
- Original Title
- Bell, Book and Candle
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Budget
- $2.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $3.1M
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures, Julian Blaustein Productions Ltd.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Quine
Daniel Taradash, John Van Druten
George Duning
James Wong Howe
Charles Nelson
Julian Blaustein
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Nelson
Editor
Richard Quine
Director
Jean Louis
Costume Design
Daniel Taradash
Screenplay
Julian Blaustein
Producer
George Duning
Original Music Composer
James Wong Howe
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bell, Book and Candle
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Bell, Book and Candle about?
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.
Who directed Bell, Book and Candle?
Bell, Book and Candle was directed by Richard Quine.
Who stars in Bell, Book and Candle?
The principal cast of Bell, Book and Candle includes James Stewart, Kim Novak, Jack Lemmon, Ernie Kovacs, Hermione Gingold.
When was Bell, Book and Candle released and how long is it?
Bell, Book and Candle was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
What was the box office and production budget of Bell, Book and Candle?
Bell, Book and Candle had a reported production budget of $2.5M and grossed $3.1M at the worldwide box office (1.29 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Bell, Book and Candle?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bell, Book and Candle was composed by George Duning.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bell, Book and Candle?
Bell, Book and Candle holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).