Lydia Bailey
“Lydia Bailey ... is Haiti, Voodoo and Passion !”
Synopsis
A young Boston lawyer, Albron Hamlin, goes to Haiti in 1802 to find Lydia Bailey, whose estate he must settle. The island is war-torn in the strife between Toussaing L'Overture, the black president, and the French who are trying to retake possession of the country. Hamlin finds Lydia and, against the background of war and rebellion, they fall in love while helping the Haitians against the French.
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Dale Robertson
Albion Hamlin
Anne Francis
Lydia Bailey
Charles Korvin
Col. Gabriel D'autremont
William Marshall
King Dick
Luis van Rooten
General Charles LeClerc
Angos Perez
Paul d'Autremont
Robert Evans
Soldier
Roy Glenn
Mirabeau
Bill Walker
General LaPlume
Rosalind Hayes
Aspodelle
Juanita Moore
Marie (uncredited)
Gladys Holland
Pauline Bonaparte (uncredited)
Adeline De Walt Reynolds
Mme. Antoinette d'Autremont (uncredited)
Ken Renard
President Toussaint L'Overture (uncredited)
Will Wright
Consul (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 30, 1952
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean Negulesco
- Screenplay & Story
- Kenneth Roberts, Michael Blankfort, Philip Dunne
- Original Score
- Hugo Friedhofer
- Original Title
- Lydia Bailey
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean Negulesco
Kenneth Roberts, Michael Blankfort, Philip Dunne
Hugo Friedhofer
Harry Jackson
Dorothy Spencer
Jules Schermer
Department Leadership Roster
Jean Negulesco
Director
Michael Blankfort
Writer
Philip Dunne
Writer
Jules Schermer
Producer
Harry Jackson
Director of Photography
Dorothy Spencer
Editor
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
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lydia Bailey
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Lydia Bailey about?
A young Boston lawyer, Albron Hamlin, goes to Haiti in 1802 to find Lydia Bailey, whose estate he must settle. The island is war-torn in the strife between Toussaing L'Overture, the black president, and the French who are trying to retake possession of the country. Hamlin finds Lydia and, against the background of war and rebellion, they fall in love while helping the Haitians against the French.
Who directed Lydia Bailey?
Lydia Bailey was directed by Jean Negulesco.
Who stars in Lydia Bailey?
The principal cast of Lydia Bailey includes Dale Robertson, Anne Francis, Charles Korvin, William Marshall, Luis van Rooten.
When was Lydia Bailey released and how long is it?
Lydia Bailey was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Lydia Bailey?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lydia Bailey was composed by Hugo Friedhofer.
Is Lydia Bailey based on a book or true story?
Lydia Bailey is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Kenneth Roberts".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Lydia Bailey?
Lydia Bailey holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).