Review of Bell, Book and Candle (1958) by Connie D — 11 Nov 2007

Jimmy Stewart is wonderful as always and the film itself is pleasant.

This review of Bell, Book and Candle (1958) was written by Connie D on 11 Nov 2007.

Bell, Book and Candle has generally received positive reviews.

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By Knox M (462) on 13 Apr 2017

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By Nicole J (89) on 24 Jan 2010

This is 1 of my all time favs. A sunday afternoon with this movie and the whole world looks different…

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By Timothy B (254) on 23 Jun 2012

Another movie classic. Fabulous cast...very funny, romantic, and Jimmy Stewart is just wonderful in this as is Jack Lemmon…

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By Erick S (64) on 24 Jan 2010

Entirely charming, and would probably be more so if it weren't really rather awful about witchcraft…

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By Cher S (3) on 20 Dec 2010

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