# Bell, Book and Candle (1958)

> A Greenwich Village witch risks her supernatural powers when a magically engineered romance becomes genuine.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/1365

## Facts

- Runtime: 106 min
- Genres: Comedy, Fantasy, Romance
- Director: Richard Quine
- Cast: James Stewart, Kim Novak, Jack Lemmon, Ernie Kovacs, Hermione Gingold, Elsa Lanchester, Janice Rule, Philippe Clay
- TMDB rating: 6.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0051406/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: whimsical, witty, nostalgic, holiday viewing, date night

## Synopsis

A modern witch grapples with love and magic in a whimsical New York City.

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