Bell, book and candle 1958 directed by richard quine. Book and candle 1958 james stewart and pyewacket in bell book and candle 1958. Kim novak and pyewacket in bell, book and candle 02. Jan, 2017 finally, bell book and candle proves to be yet another interesting film which reverses itself in the third act. The film was adapted from a 1958 broadway play that continues to be produced in community theatres, with pyewacket played by kim novak s reallife cat. Kim novak as gillian and her familiar, pyewacket the cat photography by rex. Bell, book and candle 1958 is a sparkling, exotic and intelligent comedy based on john van drutens original play about the unlikely subject of witchcraft in manhattan. Aug 12, 20 i first saw the movie bell, book and candle 1958 on tv one cold, rainy afternoon when i was a teenager. Kim novak and pyewacket in bell, book and candle kim novak. Pyewacket, who figures most prominently in the story, was actually novaks cat with the same name. First, its almost hard to believe this is the same kim novak that graced the screen in vertigo the same year.
The soundtrack music was written and conducted by george dunning. This weeks animal tribute in honor of halloween is to pyewacket from the film bell, book, and candle 1958. Kim novak painting with her pet stellers jay, shadow. The other, now lesser known, was the lightertoned bell, book and candle by director richard quine, based on the hit broadway romantic comedy by john van druten. Its hard to resist kim novak, in slinky beatnik chic, as she bewitches a straightarrow publisher. Novak appeared with pyewacket on the november 25 cover of life, along with a writeup that highlighted a tiein with life photographer eliot elisofon who was the color consultant on the film. Bell, book and candle is a 1958 romantic comedyfantasy film adapted from a 1950 play of the same name by john van druten, directed by richard quine and starring james stewart, kim novak, jack lemmon, and ernie kovacs. Bell book and candle in the late 1950s, gillian holroyd kim novak is a modernday witch living in new york citys greenwich village. Giphy is how you search, share, discover, and create gifs. Weston, who has producing credits on lady sings the blues and invisible child, originally optioned the remake rights from the estate of original. Cast with the hottest actress of the day, kim novak and james stewart the first ever siamese in film, pyewacket would be stealing the show in the film bell book and candle. Finally saw bell, book and candle, which looks amazing, but, wow, jimmy stewart was definitely old enough to play novaks father. Oct 31, 2009 this weeks animal tribute in honor of halloween is to pyewacket from the film bell, book, and candle 1958.
I married twice, first to a shakespearean actor from england after we fell in love while filming the amorous adventures of moll flanders, and then again to my soul mate, equine veterinarian robert malloy. The cat painting can be seen behind shep james stewart as he makes a call in the office area of gillians kim novak apartment. Its the story of gillian holroyd kim novak, a witch living in greenwich village with her cat and familiar, pyewacket, who falls for her very normal neighbour, shepherd henderson james stewart. It rarely gets an airing on tv any more, but this movie starring jimmy stewart is one of the best festive. In the hollywood film bell, book and candle 1958 pyewacket is the name of the brown sealpoint siamese catfamiliar of a witch, gillian holroyd, played by kim novak.
Pyewacket was really kim novaks pet cat with the same name. Aug 25, 2018 bell, book and candle does charming grace to the strengths and weaknesses of being tothewitchcraft born, and kim novak, whose makeup is pretty scary itself, is completely credible as a witch who is fascinated by neighbor stewart and lands him through enchantment. In his last romantic lead role, james stewart is publisher shep henderson, sucked into the underworld of greenwich village by the extraordinarily beautiful gillian holroyd. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The familiar can be assigned tasks to complete for the owner, which in the film pyewacket performs plent. Bell, book and candle cat pyewacket with gillian kim novak. But i love the rest of the cast, even though kim was a limited actress.
When she encounters charming publisher shepherd henderson james stewart, she decides to make him hers by casting a love spell. The music has been released several times through the years, beginning with an album in 1958 colpix cp502. Bell, book and candle soundtrack jimmy stewart on the air. New york city at christmastime, and a magical cat named pyewacket. Bell, book and candle was a 1958 film starring stewart, kim novak, jack lemmon and ernie kovacs. Bell, book and candle 1958 romantic comedy from columbia pictures directed by richard quine starring james stewart kim novak jack lemmon ernie kovacs elsa lanchester hermione gingold janice rule bek nelson and pyewacket. Nov 07, 2015 bell, book and candle was a 1958 film starring stewart, kim novak, jack lemmon and ernie kovacs. Bell book and candle 1958 the stars of hitchcocks vertigo reunite for a romantic comedy with a supernatural twist. Pyewacket, cast with kim novak and james stewart, and the first ever siamese in film, pyewacket would steal the show in bell, book and candle and earn the animal version of the oscar, the patsy picture animal top star of the year in 1959. Kim novak plays gillian holroyd, a greenwich village witch who wants something nice for christmas which her cat, pyewacket brings her a. The splendid cast also includes jack lemmon as novak s mischievous brother who moonlights as a bongo player in a beatnik nightclub, elsa lanchester as their batty old aunt, and ernie kovacs as a selfobsessed author who thinks hes onto something, as well as hermione gingold, janice rule, the candoli brothers, and pyewacket kim s cat. I first saw the movie bell, book and candle 1958 on tv one cold, rainy afternoon when i was a teenager. Kim novak and her siamese familiar, pyewacket from bell, book.
Kim novak and james stewart in 1958s bell, book, and candle. Portrait of kim novak and pyewacket for bell book and candle directed by richard quine, photo by robert coburn. There were also favorable writeups in other major magazines. Kim novak, greenwich villages most seductive sorceress. Bell book and candle bluray disc kim novak 1958 james. Novak appeared with pyewacket, the cat, on the november 25 cover of life magazine life, along with an article. Bell, book and candle is a 1958 american technicolor comedydrama romance film directed by richard quine, based on the successful 1950 broadway play by john van druten adapted by daniel taradash. Do you possibly know where i could get a print copy to frame, or who the artist is who painted it. Bell, book and candle culture wikia fandom powered by wikia. And how much do i love the tiered christmas tree made from christmas ornaments. Jul 01, 20 sam hamm on bell, book, and candle trailers from hell. Kim novak plays gillian holroyd, a greenwich village witch who wants something nice for christmas which her cat, pyewacket brings her a mortal. Kim novak and jimmy stewart from the movie bell book and candle kim novak and jimmy stewart from the movie bell book and candle skip navigation. The splendid cast also includes jack lemmon as novaks mischievous brother who moonlights as a bongo player in a beatnik nightclub, elsa lanchester as their batty old aunt, and ernie kovacs as a selfobsessed author who thinks hes onto something, as well as hermione gingold, janice rule, the candoli brothers, and pyewacket kims cat.
Pyewacket cat painting in bell book and candle film and. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. A book publisher named shepherd henderson jimmy stewart has just moved. Find where to watch bell book and candle and many more fulllength movies from the best streaming services online. Kim novak and feline friend pyewacket in bell, book and candle, 1958. Bell, book and candle was considered a blockbuster by columbia and prior to its release it was promoted accordingly.
Pyewacket however refuses to be involved in gillians attempts to cast a spell. Elisofon also worked as a color consultant in the 1958 film bell, book and candle, starring kim novak, james stewart, hermione gingold, jack lemmon, and ernie kovaks, and the 1965 film the greatest story ever told, by director george stevens. Novak s in a rut with her life and wants to make a change although shes uncertain how to proceed. In the apartments above her shop lives her rascally aunt lanchester, also a witch, and stewart, a book publisher. Kim, i have always loved the abstract painting of pyewacket in bell, book and candle.
Bell, book and candle and kim novak and pyewacket bell book and candle. Kim novak plays gillian holroyd, a greenwich village witch. It tells the story of a modernday witch who takes a liking for her publisher neighbor, so she enchants him to abandon his fiancee to love her instead, only to later realize that she does fall in love with him for real. Bell book and candle 1958 bell book and candle 1958. Kim novak and james stewart in bell book and candle. Bell, book and candle is a 1958 comedydrama film based on the successful broadway play of the same name, featuring james stewart and kim novak as the leading roles. There also seem to be some stories about abuse against the cat during shooting. The familiar can be assigned tasks to complete for the owner, which in the film pyewacket performs plenty.
Kim novak shines in her portrayl of the fun and interesting gillian. With james stewart, kim novak, jack lemmon, ernie kovacs. Bell book and candle was said to be a blockbuster by columbia pictures. James stewart is shep henderson, the mortal publisher whose personal life she decides to wreck initially to settle an old score. Bluedjinn bluedjinn kim novak and pyewacket in bell, book and candle 02. Cary grant aged better, but he was also getting on in years by that time. It stars kim novak as a witch who casts a spell on her neighbor, played by. Her character demonstrates the evolution which was just starting in hollywood cinema. Movie actress kim novak with siamese cat during filming of bell, book and candle premium photographic print by ralph crane at. Gillian holroyd kim novak is a woman who runs an african curios shop in new york city underneath the apartment building where she and her aunt queenie elsa lanchester live. Finally, bell book and candle proves to be yet another interesting film which reverses itself in the third act. Kim novak hand and footprint ceremony at 2012 tcm classic film. Bridegroomtobe shep james stewart looks already entranced, explaining about his impending marriage, but witch gillian kim novak.
Bell, book and candle simple english wikipedia, the free. Weston, who has producing credits on lady sings the. James stewart and kim novak in the movie bell, book, and candle he doesnt have a chance in this movie against the potions, charms, and spells of kim novak and her cat pyewacket. The supersaturated color replicates the lush look of original technicolor prints. Bell book and candle is not a great movie by any means its fair, but its worth checking out for a couple of reasons. Bluedjinn bluedjinn kim novak and pyewacket in bell, book and. Her siamese cat, pyewacket, is her roommate in the apartment they share attached to the back of her shop.
Jan 21, 2011 kim novak and jimmy stewart from the movie bell book and candle kim novak and jimmy stewart from the movie bell book and candle skip navigation. High quality bell book and candle gifts and merchandise. Sam hamm on bell, book, and candle trailers from hell. The combination of her manner in this film, and her incredibly striking natural good looks make her almost hypnotic. In the film, novak plays gillian holroyd, a stylish new yorker and successful store owner with a knack. Okay, kim novak is a witch living in 1958 new york, owns. Kim novak and pyewacket in bell, book and candle 02 jigsaw. Kim novak and her siamese familiar, pyewacket from bell. Witches in new york in 1958, kim novak, a young jack lemmon, kim novak, magic, ernie kovacs, hermoine gingold, elsa lanchester, magic, kim novak. A book publisher named shepherd henderson jimmy stewart has just moved into the. Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. Before it was released, the movie got heavy promotion. Its the story of gillian holroyd kim novak, a witch living in greenwich village with her cat and familiar, pyewacket, who falls for her very normal.
The twilight time bluray of bell, book and candle follows up on a sony dvd that came in a 2010 kim novak set. Pyewacket, one of nine siamese cats owned by miss novak also featured in bell book and candle. Pyewacket cat painting by john lyes as seen in bell book and candle 1958. Presented in eye popping technicolor transfer that beautifully captures james wong howes stunning cinematography, bell, book and candle costarring jack lemmon, erniekovacs, hermione gingold and elsa lanchester is a delightful spoof on witchcraft with the cast members at their very best. The dvds lesser resolution hid the slight granularity of the probably slightly faded original film elements, but the full scan of hd for this disc shows more grain. A familiar for a witch, like gillian, who kim played in the film bell, book and candle 1958, acts as an extension of power gillians power embodied in an animal form. Kim novak and james stewart starred in two movies together in 1958.
Bell book and candle was considered a blockbuster by columbia and prior to its release it was promoted accordingly. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Mesmerizing photos of kim novak in bell, book and candle. James stewart in bell book and candle 1958 kim novak in bell book and candle. Bell, book and candle does charming grace to the strengths and weaknesses of being tothewitchcraft born and kim novak, whose makeup is pretty scary itself, is completely credible as a witch who is fascinated by neighbor james stewart and lands him through enchantment.
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