A modern-day witch likes her neighbor but despises his fiancée, so she enchants him to love her instead.A modern-day witch likes her neighbor but despises his fiancée, so she enchants him to love her instead.A modern-day witch likes her neighbor but despises his fiancée, so she enchants him to love her instead.
- Nominated for 2 Oscars
- 4 nominations total
Fred Aldrich
- Mover
- (uncredited)
Leon Alton
- Club Patron
- (uncredited)
Monty Ash
- Herb Store Owner
- (uncredited)
Joe Barry
- Exterminator
- (uncredited)
Wolfe Barzell
- Zodiac Club Proprietor
- (uncredited)
Willie Bloom
- Undetermined Role
- (uncredited)
Gail Bonney
- Betty - Merle's Maid
- (uncredited)
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- TriviaCary Grant actively sought the lead role.
- GoofsThere are only ten signs of the zodiac decorating the doorway into the Zodiac Club.
- Quotes
Shepherd 'Shep' Henderson: That girl you know, Gillian Holroyd, she's one.
Merle Kittridge: A witch?
Shepherd 'Shep' Henderson: Yes!
Merle Kittridge: Shep, you just never learned to spell.
- Alternate versionsThe 1999 U.S. DVD release includes both the original theatrical version (as seen in theaters and on VHS) and an extended version (which is obviously not labeled as such). The theatrical version runs for 102 minutes, while the extended version is approximately 4 minutes longer at a runtime of 106 minutes. The theatrical version is presented in 4:3 full screen, while the extended version is presented in 16:9 widescreen.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Hollywood and the Stars: In Search of Kim Novak (1964)
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Charming
Kim Novak, at the peak of her career, is lovely here, as beautiful (single) witch, Gillian Holroyd. New neighbor, Shep (James Stewart) moves in upstairs, and suddenly that "ole black magic" is brewing all over the place.
Based upon the popular 1950s stage play, this movie does have a bit of the stagy feel to it. Despite that, there is the good use of Technicolor, George Duning's pleasant score, and the great cast of comic actors. Ernie Kovaks looks a little out of place, but he does well. Jack Lemmon is great as Novak's warlock brother, Stewart is fine, Elsa Lanchester is good as well, and so is Hermione Gingold. The real star of the film, however, is Pyewacket, Novak's handsome seal-point Siamese cat. What ever happened to him?
Not exactly a knee-slapping comedy, but pleasant, lite and fluffy entertainment. Enjoyable, and a stark contrast to Novak and Stewart's earlier pairing (the same year) in Hitchcock's "Vertigo". Worth seeing.
Based upon the popular 1950s stage play, this movie does have a bit of the stagy feel to it. Despite that, there is the good use of Technicolor, George Duning's pleasant score, and the great cast of comic actors. Ernie Kovaks looks a little out of place, but he does well. Jack Lemmon is great as Novak's warlock brother, Stewart is fine, Elsa Lanchester is good as well, and so is Hermione Gingold. The real star of the film, however, is Pyewacket, Novak's handsome seal-point Siamese cat. What ever happened to him?
Not exactly a knee-slapping comedy, but pleasant, lite and fluffy entertainment. Enjoyable, and a stark contrast to Novak and Stewart's earlier pairing (the same year) in Hitchcock's "Vertigo". Worth seeing.
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- Bell, Book and Candle
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- Budget
- $2,450,000 (estimated)
- Gross worldwide
- $1,732
- Runtime1 hour 46 minutes
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- 1.85 : 1
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