Bell, Book and Candle

By John van Druten

Book Overview

THE STORY: Gillian Holroyd is one of the few modern people who can actually cast spells and perform feats of supernaturalism. She casts a spell over an unattached publisher, Shepherd Henderson, partly... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0007DQ09K
• Release Date: January 1951
• Publisher: Random House
• Length: 168 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Who is to say what magic really is?

Bell, Book and Candle by Van Druten. 1951 Random House. This is a Christmas love story with a touch of magic. “Bell Book and Candle” was first presented by Irene Mayer Selznick at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre, New York City, on November 14, 1950, with the following cast: Gillian Holroyd Lillie Palmer Shepherd Henderson Rex Harrison Miss Holroyd Jean Adair Nicky Holroyd Scott McRae Sidney Redlitch Larry Gates. There are three photos by John Seymour from the play. The play is about a witch wondering what it would be like to be human; she may find out in the process of capturing a man by magic. The movie version of this play: This is a Christmas story that may have a more Halloween feel. Shep Henderson takes a new apartment. Little does he know that the other residents are witches. Gil Holroyd Kim Novak likes Shep and wonders if she can get his affection without witchery. She also finds that Shep’s girlfriend (Janice Rule) is an old adversary. Now the fun begins.