Bedelia
“MARGARET LOCKWOOD as BEDELIA who had more than her share of men, jewels, and love and wanted more, more, MORE!”
Synopsis
Bedelia Carrington is living happily, it appears, in Monte Carlo with her husband Charlie Carrington. But a cultivated young artist, Ben Chaney, begins probing into her past with curious concern. Chaney, who is really a detective, learns that Bedelia's obsession for money has led her, in the past, to husband-poisoning for the insurance money.
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Margaret Lockwood
Bedelia Carrington
Ian Hunter
Charlie Carrington
Barry K. Barnes
Ben Chaney
Anne Crawford
Ellen
Beatrice Varley
Mary
Louise Hampton
Hannah
Jill Esmond
Nurse Harris
Julien Mitchell
Dr. McAfee
Vi Stevens
Mrs. McAfee
Kynaston Reeves
Mr. Bennett
Olga Lindo
Mrs. Bennett
John Salew
Alec Johnstone
Barbara Blair
Sylvia Johnstone
Daphne Arthur
Miss Jenkins
Claude Bailey
Capt. McKelvey
Ellen Pollock
McKelvey's Housekeeper
Henry De Bray
M. Martin
Marcel Poncin
M. Perrin
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 1, 1947
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lance Comfort
- Screenplay & Story
- Vera Caspary, Herbert Victor, Isadore Goldsmith
- Original Score
- Hans May
- Original Title
- Bedelia
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- British National Films, John Corfield Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lance Comfort
Vera Caspary, Herbert Victor, Isadore Goldsmith
Hans May
Freddie Young
Michael Truman
Isadore Goldsmith
Department Leadership Roster
Lance Comfort
Director
Vera Caspary
Screenplay
Hans May
Original Music Composer
Freddie Young
Director of Photography
Michael Truman
Editor
Isadore Goldsmith
Producer
Herbert Victor
Screenplay
Isadore Goldsmith
Screenplay
Elizabeth Haffenden
Costume Design
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 Bedelia
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Bedelia about?
Bedelia Carrington is living happily, it appears, in Monte Carlo with her husband Charlie Carrington. But a cultivated young artist, Ben Chaney, begins probing into her past with curious concern. Chaney, who is really a detective, learns that Bedelia's obsession for money has led her, in the past, to husband-poisoning for the insurance money.
Who directed Bedelia?
Bedelia was directed by Lance Comfort.
Who stars in Bedelia?
The principal cast of Bedelia includes Margaret Lockwood, Ian Hunter, Barry K. Barnes, Anne Crawford, Beatrice Varley.
When was Bedelia released and how long is it?
Bedelia was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Bedelia?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bedelia was composed by Hans May.
Is Bedelia based on a book or true story?
Bedelia is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Vera Caspary".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bedelia?
Bedelia holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).